The Divided Family by Wanda E. Brunstetter Page B

reprimand him, saying if he didn’t calm down, he’d be the last one to get his presents.
    After the meal and the dishes were done, the grownups sat at the table playing a new game John had brought along, while the children went back upstairs to play. The game was just getting interesting when Doug bounded down the stairs and raced up to his dad. “Scott’s throwin’ up, and his belly hurts so bad, he can’t even walk.”
    Concerned, Arlene jumped up. “I think we ought to call one of our drivers and take Scott to the hospital. It may only be the flu, but I’d feel better if he got checked out.”
    “I agree with you.” Larry pushed his chair aside, grabbed his jacket, and went out the door, while Arlene hurried upstairs to check on Scott. This was certainly not the way she’d planned their Christmas Eve gathering to end, but their son’s health came first, and she felt sure the others would understand.

    Millersburg
    “I wish we could have accompanied Larry, Arlene, and Scott to the hospital,” Elsie told John as they and their family traveled home by horse and buggy. “I’m anxious to know what they find out and how he’s doing.”
    “They said they would call as soon as they know something.” John touched her arm. “I’ll go out to the phone shack and check for messages every couple of hours once we get home.”
    Elsie tried to relax, but she had a horrible feeling something might be seriously wrong with her nephew. It was an inner sense she sometimes got when things weren’t as they should be. She hoped she was wrong this time, but she would feel much better once they heard something from Arlene.
    “It was nice of your aunt and uncle to stay at Arlene’s with the kinner,” John said.
    “Jah. I think Doris and Brian were going to stay awhile longer, too.” She sighed deeply. “I believe Doris is doing a little better emotionally, but her old spark isn’t back yet.”
    “It’ll come. It’s only been a month since she lost the boppli.”
    “True.”
    When they rounded the next bend, Elsie spotted flames shooting into the air. With trembling lips, she let out a gasp. “Ach, John! Our house—it’s on fire!”

Wanda E. Brunstetter
    New York Times
bestselling, award-winning author Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
    To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com .

Jean Brunstetter
    Jean Brunstetter became fascinated with the Amish when she first went to Pennsylvania to visit her father-in-law’s family. Since that time, Jean has become friends with several Amish families and enjoys writing about their way of life. She also likes to put some of the simple practices followed by the Amish into her daily routine. Jean lives in Washington State with her husband, Richard Jr., and their three children, but takes every opportunity to visit Amish communities in several states. In addition to writing, Jean enjoys boating, gardening, and spending time on the beach.

The story of The Amish Millionaire concludes with…
    The Selfless Act Part 6

    In
The Selfless Act,
Joel finally stops running from responsibility for his actions and takes a good long look in the mirror. Seeing how far he has digressed from the man his parents raised, can Joel return to the faith he once held and break the grip