Authors: Jerry S. Eicher

Tags: #Christian Fiction, #Amish, #Christian, #General, #Romance, #Fiction, #Religious, #Love Stories

A Baby for Hannah (42 page)

“There’s no chance of the two of you moving back?”

“No, I’m afraid not,” Mary said. “We couldn’t drive over the mountains to church every Sunday.”

“Then you’ll have to visit more often.”

“I would love that. I’m sure it won’t be hard to talk Norman into it.”

After a few minutes more of visiting, Mary stood and said, “You’re tired and visitors should know when to leave. You need rest.” With that, she handed David back to Hannah and said, “Dear, you take care of yourself.” She bent over and gave Hannah another hug.

“I will,” Hannah said, her eyes on baby David as his feet moved under the blanket. As the door closed behind Mary, Hannah teared up again. She turned to Miriam and said, “I can’t seem to stop crying.”

“At least they’re happy tears,” Miriam said.

Hannah looked out the window and saw Mr. Brunson and Jake shaking hands goodbye while Mary waited at the edge of the field. When Mr. Brunson turned to leave, Jake looked toward the cabin. He stood still for a moment, his eyes on Hannah. He smiled and waved. She could feel his love reach her across the distance.

“Tears of joy, yes. That’s what they are,” Hannah said, her eyes still on Jake.

Miriam placed a hand on Hannah’s shoulder, and when she glanced up, Hannah noticed tears on Miriam’s cheeks.

“Now
you’re
crying!” Hannah exclaimed.

“
Jah,
but they’re tears of joy too.”

“We’ve both gone silly,” Hannah said with a laugh.

“I know,” Miriam said, wiping her eyes. “It’s all Montana’s fault, really, don’t you think?”

About Jerry Eicher…

As a boy,
Jerry Eicher
spent eight years in Honduras, where his grandfather helped found an Amish community outreach. As an adult, Jerry taught for two terms in parochial Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He has been involved in church renewal for fourteen years and has preached in churches and conducted weekend meetings of in-depth Bible teaching. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

More fine Amish fiction from Harvest House Publishers and Jerry Eicher…

The Little Valley Trilogy

A Wedding Quilt for Ella

Ella Yoder’s wedding with Aden Wengerd and the building of their dream house is set for June. But when Aden is suddenly taken from her, Ella begins to doubt God’s love.

When her family pressures her to marry the new young bishop, Ella asks for six months to heal from Aden’s death. Meanwhile, Aden’s brother, Daniel, helps Ella build her dream house based on a drawing by her sister, Clara, that is incorporated into Ella’s wedding quilt.

Can healing come through a house…a quilt…a community?

Ella’s Wish

Ella Yoder has moved into her dream home. In the stillness of the great house, Ella ponders her options. How is she to survive on her own? Will she ever get over Aden? What will happen to her?

Two would-be suitors soon make their intentions known, but Ella is unsure of her feelings. As she agrees to take care of Preacher Stutzman’s three motherless girls, Ella’s heart is touched by their love for her. Could their affection be the answer to Ella’s quest? Can God speak through the love of children?

You’ll fall in love with Ella and hope with her for the love and happiness she seeks.

Coming August 2011, book 3:
Ella Finds Love Again.

The Adams County Trilogy

Rebecca’s Promise, Rebecca’s Return,
and
Rebecca’s Choice

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—a promise made and a ring given. Is that memory a fantasy that will destroy the beautiful present…or is it real?

When Rebecca’s mother sends her back to the old home community in Milroy to be with her aunt during and after her childbirth, Rebecca determines to find answers that will resolve her conflicted feelings. Faith, love, and tradition all play a part in Rebecca’s destiny.

Rebecca’s Return

Rebecca returns to Wheat Ridge determined to make her relationship with John Miller work. But in her absence, he has become suspicious of her. When John is badly injured, their relationship hangs in the balance.

Rebecca goes back to Milroy to aid her seriously ill Aunt Leona. While there, Rebecca visits the old covered bridge over the Flatrock River…a place of memories and a long-ago promise.

Where will Rebecca find happiness? In Wheat Ridge with John? Or should she stake her future on a memory that persists…and the ring she’s never forgotten? What is God’s perfect will?

Rebecca’s Choice

Rebecca Keim and John Miller are engaged and looking forward to married life. But when Rebecca returns to her hometown to attend a beloved teacher’s funeral, John receives a mysterious letter accusing her of marrying him for money. Fighting his past jealousies, John tries to ignore the accusation.

When Rebecca is named sole heir to her teacher’s three farms, she is shocked by the condition—she must marry an Amish man. When John confronts Rebecca, she proclaims her innocence. Then Rachel Byler, the rightful heir, arrives and seeks vengance by revealing secrets that have the entire community reeling.