The Miting by Dee Yoder

Author:Dee Yoder [Yoder, Dee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Amish & Mennonite, Fiction
ISBN: 9780825443008
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Published: 2014-03-11T13:30:00+00:00

Maem raised her eyebrows in surprise as she saw Leah approach the laundry shed later that day. She glanced away, breaking eye contact.

“Maem?”

She glanced up, pursing her lips.

“Um, I’ve been thinking, and I … I just wanted you to know …” Leah’s voice trailed off nervously.

Maem glanced toward her shaking hands, and Leah noticed the lines in her face soften, but still she turned away.

“Since you and Daet already believe I’m sinning, I’ve decided I may as well go to the Bible studies.” She paused, but the relief that she’d finally revealed her plans was immense. “I love you both very much”—she faltered, emotion choking her voice—“but I want to know more about Gott and His Word.”

Maem continued to hold her lips in a tight grimace, as though it was hard for her to not respond to Leah.

Leah paused, waiting for some tiny sign that her mother understood. When nothing came, she continued speaking. “I just wanted you to know so you wouldn’t worry about where I am Tuesday night.”

She hesitated. “And Maem …” Again Maem’s set shoulders and tight mouth revealed nothing but censure. “I … I am truly sorry you’ve been hurt by this.”

Leah stifled a sob and turned away. Nothing more could be done. Her beloved parents had shut her out.

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