Edith had baked for days to load the Brannigans food stores with biscuits and bread, enough for a week of meals. Angela had worked hard with her, soaking up all the last minute words of wisdom and love from Edith. She would miss her dearly. Angela wanted to talk about them coming to Oregon again but somehow she didn’t want to pressure them. They had mentioned before that they were praying about it. She would learn to trust God and put it in His hands. Edith and Henry Sparks had their own life and journey. She had to allow them to be on it and not force her will on the situation. It was hard to let the thought go but she was able to in the end.
As she was grabbing her last satchel to leave she gave both Edith and Henry each a warm hug and wiped away a few tears that bid their way down her pale cheeks.
“Thank you for all the love. When I write, and I will often, I was wondering if I might have your permission to call you Mama and Papa Sparks?” Angela said through a lump in her throat.
This question brought out about a few more tears and hugs all around again. They all agreed that her request was a good one. Mama and Papa Sparks walked Angela to the waiting wagon train.
They held hands and prayed with the Brannigan family to have a safe and blessed trip. That everyone would draw close to the Lord as they all crossed this blessed country.
Angela began her long walk with a good family’s protection and she kept her eyes forward. The Oregon Trail was her road again.
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I hope you enjoyed this sneak peek of Angela’s Hope.
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Daughters of the Valley – Book 3 of the series is set to release on September 26th 2014
The Watermill – book 4 should be ready by early 2015.
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