Saving Hope: Men of the Texas Rangers Book 1 by Margaret Daley

Author:Margaret Daley [Daley, Margaret]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9781426714283
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2012-03-01T05:00:00+00:00

Kate sat by a bank of floor-to-ceiling windows that overlooked the golf course at Oaks Country Club, staring at the vibrant greens that were dotted with large oaks, elms, and maples. She wrapped her hands around the ice-cold tea and waited for Senator Charlene Foster to return from taking a call. Other than greeting each other and ordering, they hadn’t discussed the program yet. She was wound so tightly she was afraid she’d snap any second. So much hinged on whether the senator meant what she said on Saturday.

She watched the senator and her husband making their way toward the table.

“Kate, you know my husband, Kenneth. He finished playing a round of golf and thought he would join us. I hope you don’t mind. He’s quite interested in your program too.” Charlene slid into the chair across from Kate while Kenneth sat next to his wife.

“I don’t mind. I’m glad you’re interested in Beacon of Hope.” Directing her look at Kenneth, Kate attempted to smile, but the corners of her mouth quivered and her stomach churned. She couldn’t pretend this was a casual lunch.

“Charlene is excited about this new project. That’s all she has been talking about the past few days.” When the waiter approached the table, Kenneth ordered a chicken salad sandwich.

The senator spread her napkin on her lap. “I’m so glad you sent a messenger over with your budget yesterday. Last night I looked over your numbers. I had Kenneth look at it, too. I’m willing,” she slanted a glance at Kenneth, “I mean, we’re willing to donate 65 percent of your monthly budget. I realize the Winslow Foundation was contributing 75 percent from what you had written on the paperwork you gave me. I wish I could go higher, but I can’t.”

“I’ve been working on broadening my base. I’ve approached various organizations and foundations and have filled out their applications. I’m applying for some grants, which I hope will come through in the next several months. But all of this takes time. This will help keep the program going. If the grants come through, then I can do some of the expansion I want to do.” She might have to make cutbacks, but it gave her time to strengthen her contributions for the future. In hindsight, she should never have depended on one source—even if it was family. She’d learned a lesson and would work extra hard to become schooled in the financial end of running a charity.

“I have one stipulation, however,” Charlene said.

“What?” Kate gripped her hands together in her lap, her breath held tightly in her lungs.

“I want to be involved with the program. It would help me to understand these girls’ plight better if I work with them. I could do something a couple of times a month. Maybe teach them about government.”

Kate let out her breath slowly. “What a great idea! Who better to teach about our government and how it works than someone who has been a part of it for twenty years.

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