by Lori Wick
It wasn't long before Gretchen needed her mother and Joey ran off to find Wesley, Paige, and Marcail. Bobbie reached for a section of newspaper. The checkers game in the kitchen did not last long, and before Bobble excted,
Jeff was back at her side.
"That was fast."
"Sean was preoccupied."
Bobbie nodded and was silent. She glanced up to see Jeff watching Carla. "I could look like that one of these days."
"That's quite true."
"Will you still want to hold me?"
"Definitely," he said as his arm went around her. Bobbie liked the way he said that, without a moment's hesitation.
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"Dinner is served," May called from the doorway a moment later. "Everyone find a seat."
There was general pandemonium while everyone was seated either in the kitchen or living room. When all was quiet, Bill stood in the doorway between the two rooms and returned thanks for the food.
"Our Father in heaven, we thank You for the food on these tables and the hands that worked to provide and prepare it. We also thank You for the miracle of grandchildren and their presence with us today. We praise You for Bobbie, as well as the extended family she brings along, and for friends that You bring us in Your time.
'.nd lastly we thank You for this season and the birth of Your Son. May we be mindful of Your love, a love so great that You gave Your only Son to us. May we remember to keep You before us, today and all days. Amen."
Bill's gaze slowly encompassed the two rooms. He was met with smiles and some tears as he beamed in love at all beneath his roof.
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Lori Wick is one of the most versatile Christian fiction writers on the market today. From pioneer fiction to a series set in Victorian England to contemporary writing, Lori's books (over I million copies in print) are perennial favorites with readers. The Californians series is a heartwarming tale of lives in the care of a sovereign God.
Born and raised in Santa Rosa, California, Lori met her hus band, Bob, while in Bible college. They and their three chil dren, T'trnothy, Matthew, and Abigail, make their home in Wisconsin.
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Lori Wick is one of the most versatile Christian fiction writers on the market today. Her works include pioneer fiction, a series set in Victorian England, and contemporary novels. Lori's books (over 1.5 million copies in print) continue to delight readers and top the Christian best-selling fiction list. Lori and her husband, Bob, live in Wisconsin with "the three coolest kids in the world."
