Just hanging out I figured. That’s okay because this gives me a chance to meet some of these nice ladies here at the Y. I could tell they were watching every move Janis and I made. They were curious as cats.
I walked out of Janis’s tiny room (formally the Amish girl’s room) and continued into the kitchen. Maureen was washing dishes and another pleasant-looking woman was preparing something mysterious on the stove.
“I guess Janis is not here.” I said “At least not in her room.”
I lingered.
The two ladies looked up from their tasks.
Maureen smiled with her perfect auburn hair and a mouth full of braces. I was startled by the braces but put at ease by her willingness to show her vulnerability. That was why she always had that half smile, not willing to show the braces. Maureen’s full smile was charming and honest.
“I thought she was gone!” She declared still smiling. “Have you met Linda?” Maureen asked the way an older sister might push a favorite brother toward a deserving friend.
The woman standing next to her had a charming and compelling face that immediately drew my attention.
No push needed!
“No I haven’t – my name is David, nice to meet you,” I said reaching for her hand. I was suddenly aware I was in the presence of the Amish girl Janis spoke of with wonder.
Linda had a milky white complexion and dark brown eyes that seemed to celebrate everything they saw. She struck me as a natural beauty with plump rosy lips and a compelling smile. Her nose had a distinctive prominence that ended in a delicate pug that was so cute.
“My name is Linda.” she said with a calm even voice. She held out her hand to shake mine. She had hands the size of mine and a restrained, tentative grip.
“I think Janis has gone to town to buy some health food” Linda said looking me over.”
“Maybe,” I said.
To be continued…
I dropped by from A Joyful Chaos. I always enjoy hearing how people met. looking forward to the rest of the story.
Popping in to say “Hi” after entering the giveaway for your book on A Joyful Chaos. Thanks for your generosity!
Awww I love to hear about beginnings. So full of hope and promise! Blessings, Joanne
Uh-oh Linda, if he rolls his eyes at you watch out! He’s going in for the kill. (wink)
I see David is a good writer, too.
Your pictures of yourself are adorable and so full of life. I love your writings!
Blessings to you and your family,
Debbie Sirosky
I think I can smell something cooking and it’s not what’s on the stove :-)
We have quite a few Amish around here they seem like hard working people.And that’s about all I know about them,they seem to stay mostly to themselves. I am following your blog, you are welcome to follow mine as well. Blessings jane
We have quite a few Amish around here they seem like hard working people.And that’s about all I know about them,they seem to stay mostly to themselves. I am following your blog, you are welcome to follow mine as well. Blessings jane
I just finished reading your book and thought, “there must be a sequel to this”. So glad to hear that you are working on it…
Oh my gosh,you look like my mother when she was about 16. And my mother was adopted,so we don’t know her real family. Too weird.