Jewel of Promise
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“God knew.” She touched the brooch and saw the flash of recognition in his eyes. “Perhaps we knew; inside, we knew something would be demanded of us—”
“Something that would call for the deep resources of God. Life has demanded a sureness, a trust in God much deeper than I would have thought possible. It’s been a necessity for facing all of this.”
“His Holy Spirit. I tremble to think of running into this blindly. But even now, Alex, I doubt you’ll assure me that life from this point on will be just golden roses without a touch of darkness.”
“Is that what you want me to say?”
“No. I stand by the commitment I made then. Alex, back then, before I dreamed life would treat us in such a manner, I struggled with the big step of trust. If I had it to do over again, I’d still tremble and wonder, but I wouldn’t hesitate. Alex, my lover, my friend, I—” She gasped and reached for his hand. “Quick! Feel there. That is your child, feel how strong he kicks!”
She saw the tears on his face as he held her and quoted softly, “‘Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God: for he hath given you the former rain…. And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…. And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel.’”
She looked at him. “And God blesses and blesses again.”
Tenderly he tucked her arm through his. “Let’s go home, my dear, and get ready for that little one.”
MARIAN WELLS and her husband live in Boulder, Colorado, which gives her immediate access to the research and documentation of the historical surroundings of this book and the books to follow in this series. A well-known author, her research and background on Mormonism provided the thrust for her bestselling STARLIGHT TRILOGY, the Wedding Dress and With This Ring.
Books by Marian Wells
The Wedding Dress
With This Ring
Karen
THE STARLIGHT TRILOGY SERIES
The Wishing Star
Star Light, Star Bright
Morning Star
THE TREASURE QUEST SERIES
The Silver Highway
Colorado Gold
Out of the Crucible
Jewel of Promise