A Sister's Test

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by Wanda E. Brunstetter

“What?” Ruth’s forehead wrinkled as she tried to digest what he had said.

  The skin around Abe’s dark eyes crinkled, and he reached over and took Ruth’s hand. “I love you, Ruth. I’m not afraid to say it anymore. If you don’t think I’m too old and will have me as your husband when you feel the time is right, I’ll do my best to make you happy, even though I know you don’t love me in return.”

  “Oh, but I do! During the time I was home resting my back, I came to the realization that I not only love your kinner, but I love you, as well.” Ruth gasped and covered her mouth. “I’m being too bold again.”

  Abe slipped his arm around her waist and drew her close to his side. “I think maybe your boldness is one of the things I’ve come to love about you.”

  Ruth’s cheeks grew even warmer.

  “You know,” he said, leaning close to her ear, “Esta asked me once if I would ever marry again, and I told her that if the good Lord desired for me to find another wife, He’d have to drop her right in my lap.” He chuckled. “Looks to me like He did just that a few minutes ago. I think maybe now is the time for me to listen.”

  Ruth stared down at the floor, unable to meet his gaze.

  “You haven’t said if you’re willing to marry me.”

  She lifted her gaze as tears dribbled onto her cheeks. “Jah, Abe. I’d be honored.”

  He stood and reached out his hand. “Shall we go inside and tell the kinner our good news?”

  “I think we should.” Ruth slipped her hand into the crook of Abe’s arm as they walked out of the barn. For the first time in many months, she felt a sense of peace, knowing that with God’s help, and Abe at her side, she could deal with any test she might be faced with in the days ahead.

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  WANDA E. BRUNSTETTER enjoys writing about the Amish because they live a peaceful, simple life. Wanda’s interest in the Amish and other Plain communities began when she married her husband, Richard, who grew up in a Mennonite church in Pennsylvania. Wanda has made numerous trips to Lancaster County and has several friends and family members living near that area. She and her husband have also traveled to other parts of the country, meeting various Amish families and getting to know them personally. She hopes her readers will learn to love the wonderful Amish people as much as she does.

  Wanda and her husband have been married over forty years. They have two grown children and six grandchildren. In her spare time, Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, reading, stamping, and having fun with her family.

  Wanda has written several novels, novellas, stories, articles, poems, and puppet scripts.

  Visit Wanda’s Web site at www.wandabrunstetter.com and feel free to e-mail her at [email protected].

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  Cover

  Title

  Copyright

  Dedication

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Chapter 28

  Chapter 29

  Chapter 30

  Chapter 31

  Chapter 32

  Chapter 33

  Chapter 34

  Chapter 35

  Chapter 36

  Chapter 37

  Chapter 38

  Chapter 39

  Chapter 40

  Chapter 41

  Chapter 42

  Chapter 43

  Chapter 44

  Chapter 45

  About the Author

 

 

 


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