Rebecca's Return (37 page)

True to his intentions, John tried walking the next day. The steps were hesitant, the two he took, and he had to hold on to the side of the bed, but they were steps.

Mattie and Lester came to visit on Saturday night with Rebecca. By then John had already walked across the sewing room twice and that morning managed to make it to the kitchen table for breakfast on his own two feet. He had raised the question of when he would be moved upstairs, to which Miriam had informed him the time had not come yet.

With the three visitors there for the evening, popcorn was called for, and Isaac brought cider from the basement. While the older folks sat in the living room, Rebecca and John were served their popcorn and cider in the sewing room, where they talked at length about nothing in particular, simply enjoying the pleasure of being together.

Finally John suggested they join their parents in the living room. Miriam jumped up to get John’s chair ready when she saw him coming. He was still a little shaky on his feet but wanted the progress he had made to be on display for all to see.

With the gas lantern hissing above their heads, the three couples emptied the popcorn bowl and the gallon of cider, talking far into the night.

If you enjoyed
Rebecca’s Return,
you’ll enjoy the first book in the Adams County Trilogy,
Rebecca’s Promise
.

Rebecca Keim has just declared her love to John Miller and agreed to become his wife. But she’s haunted by her schoolgirl memories of a long-ago love—and a promise made and a ring given. Is that memory just a fantasy come back to destroy the beautiful present…or was it real?

When Rebecca’s mother sends her back to the old home community in Milroy to help Aunt Leona with the birth and care of her eighth child, Rebecca determines to find answers that will resolve her conflicted feelings. Faith, love, and tradition all play a part in Rebecca’s divine destiny.

Available at your favorite bookseller now.

And, coming January 2010,
Rebecca’s Choice…

Rebecca Keim faces the hardest decision of her life: If she follows her heart, it may mean a life of hardship and sacrifice. But if she chooses the easier path, she may enjoy a life of ease and independence, just as Emma, her mentor, had done. To further complicate her decision, she hears that the boy she once loved has broken his engagement and wants to see her again. And how will Rebecca’s decision affect Rachel Byler, who has bitterly clung to her dream of worldly riches?

About Jerry Eicher…

As a boy,
Jerry Eicher
spent eight years in Honduras where his grandfather helped found an Amish community out-reach. As an adult, Jerry has taught in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois, has been involved in church renewal, and has conducted in-depth Bible study workshops. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

To learn more about books by Jerry Eicher or to read sample chapters, log on to our website:
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