When Tomorrow Comes by Janette Oke

Author:Janette Oke [Oke, Janette]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: ebook, book, (¯`'•.¸//(*_*)\\¸.•'´¯)
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2005-05-31T14:00:00+00:00

Christine was just preparing for bed when she got a message that her mother was on the telephone. She hurried down to the lobby and the shared public phone.

“I’m sorry to bother you so late,” her mother apologized. “I just had a call from your uncle Jonathan. Aunt Mary has had a nasty fall. I thought you’d want to know.”

“What happened?” asked Christine, feeling her heart constrict.

“She slipped on some ice. The doctor says nothing seems to be broken, but she’s going to need bed rest for at least a few weeks.”

Christine went cold. “Bed rest? So she will be at home?”

“That’s what Jonathan said. He’s not sure how they’ll manage. The girls can’t come, what with little ones at home. Jonathan says he’ll have to try to find some day help. He can’t leave her alone. It’s not that he can’t afford someone—it’s just that nursing help is so hard to find right now, with the war and all.”

“I’ll go.” The words were out of her mouth before Christine could even check herself.

“Oh, but, dear—”

“It’s okay.”

“You haven’t found a job?”

“I . . . I think I might have. They’re to call me tomorrow.

But it . . . it went well. Mr. Stearns said I have the right qualifications, and the receptionist seemed pleased.”

“Oh, my dear—”

“No—it’s all right, Mom. Really. If Aunt Mary needs me, then I’ll go.”

“But it sounds like such a good opportunity. This job. I’d hate for you to lose it.”

“It’s okay.”

“Would the job still be there for you in a couple of weeks?”

Christine bit her lip. “I don’t think so. No. The poor assistant is nearly out of her mind trying to keep up.”

“I’m sorry. I’d go myself, but I—”

“No, Mom. This is the easiest solution and least upsetting to everyone,” Christine said firmly. “Do you want to call Uncle Jon or shall I?”

“If . . . if you’re sure . . . I’ll call him. Tonight. You’re sure?”

Elizabeth asked again. “I wouldn’t like you to jeopardize your career, Christine, and neither would your uncle Jon.”

“Tell him I’ll be down on tomorrow’s train.”

Christine scarcely heard any more of the conversation. Her thoughts were whirling, and her head was beginning to ache. Was she passing up an opportunity of a lifetime? She didn’t know. Perhaps she wouldn’t even have gotten the job. Maybe one of the other interviewees would be chosen. But Mr. Stearns said he must go through with the appointments as promised. A formality, he said. Doesn’t that sound like . . . like he’s already made up his mind?

Well, it couldn’t be helped. Aunt Mary needed her. Surely she could trust God with the future.

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