CHAPTER 49
My heart jumps just a little when my phone rings, but as soon as I see the caller ID, my enthusiasm wanes. Mom can leave a voicemail message. We just talked last night. I’ve got at least until Christmas Eve before I have to interact with her again. Doubtless she’s already heard that I showed up at Orchard Grove today. She probably got phone calls from five or six different ladies from her women’s missionary league.
I can almost hear in my head the message she’s leaving. It was interesting to hear you went to church today. I’m glad to know you’ve decided not to keep your back turned against the Lord anymore. Or maybe you went to impress that friend of yours. How are you two doing, by the way? Did you already make plans to spend the holidays with him in Seattle?
With Chris tota
