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state his opinion on things. He wasn’t shy about his faith in the Lord, either.” Tears shone in Abe’s dark eyes. “Your daed gave me encouragement when I was having doubts about my own beliefs. He saw me through some of the worst of times. Eustace knew the Bible and could quote scriptures so well. He told me to read the Word daily—that it would help get my head thinking straight.” A big grin shot across Abe’s face. “Need any help getting the horses into the barn?”
    “Thanks anyway, but I think I can manage. I’ll put them in the corral and bring back your spare tack.” Without waiting for Abe’s response, Elsie headed for the gate, horses in tow. When she returned with Abe’s lead ropes, she asked, “Say, would you like to stay for lunch?”
    “It’s a nice offer, but I already ate. Besides, I’ve got work to do at my place.”
    Elsie smiled. “Thanks again, Abe. Have a nice rest of your day.”
    After Abe headed for home, Elsie turned toward the house. She was glad the horses were safely home and happy to hear Abe’s story about her dad. Hopefully, the rest of the day would be uneventful.

    Akron
    “I can’t believe you’re working another double shift,” Dorine said when she passed Kristi in the hall. “I’m dead on my feet and more than ready to go home. Figured you would be, too.”
    Kristi glanced at her watch. It was four o’clock. Normally she’d be getting off work about now. “Working keeps me from thinking too much,” she responded. “Besides, I need the extra money right now.”
    Dorine’s gaze flicked upward. “I know what you mean about money. Seems like there’s never enough to go around.” She gave Kristi’s arm a tap. “Just don’t spend too much of your time here. Besides burning yourself out, it can get pretty depressing at the nursing home, with so many sick and aging people in our care.”
    “That doesn’t bother me,” Kristi replied. “But you’re right. If I work too many back-to-back shifts, I will burn out.”
    “Take the time to do something fun.” Dorine moved toward the door. “See you tomorrow, Kristi.”
    After Kristi waved at her and started down the hall, she decided to check on Audrey. She hadn’t seen her in the social room today or even in the patients’ lunchroom.
    “Are you feeling okay?” Kristi asked when she entered the elderly woman’s room and found her sitting in the same chair she had been in that morning.
    Audrey turned to look at her and smiled. “I’m fine, but thank you for asking.”
    “I was worried about you.” She moved to stand beside Audrey’s chair. “Didn’t you eat lunch today?”
    “Oh, I ate. Just asked to have my lunch tray brought to my room.”
    Kristi wondered why Audrey stayed in her room to eat and didn’t resist the urge to ask.
    “It’s not that I didn’t want to be with other people,” Audrey explained. “I wanted to spend the day in solitude, praying and meditating on God’s Word.” She lifted the Bible from her lap and nodded at the flowers Kristi had given her. “I’ve also been enjoying those beauties only God could create.”
    “Everyone needs to take more time in God’s presence and appreciate all the things He’s created.” Kristi exhaled softly. “Now let me give those roses more water before I forget.”
    The wrinkles above Audrey’s eyes rose as she tipped her head. “So you’re a Christian?”
    Kristi nodded, adding more water to the vase. “I’ll admit, though, sometimes I get caught up in the busyness of life and neglect my devotions and time of prayer.” She dropped her gaze as her throat constricted. “I’ve been going through a rough time in my life lately, and I haven’t sought answers from God.” She placed the floral arrangement back on the table beside Audrey’s bed.
    “Thank you for taking care of my flowers.”
    “You’re most welcome.”
    Audrey clasped her hands under her chin, in a prayer-like gesture. “If you feel inclined to share your