Second Chance with Love by Alana Hart, Ruth Tyler Philips Page A
Authors: Alana Hart, Ruth Tyler Philips
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much for the most arduous of workers. Hilda was far from an arduous worker. She tried hard and gave her best. But she was never competitive and preferred to enjoy the moment rather than what she could get out of the moment.
Aaron was above average at school, but he was still a child and he sometimes threw a tantrum if he got tired. Hilda wanted the best for Aaron, but she would rather him be happy and healthy, over successful and excellent. She had no idea how Nathan would react to a son who was just above average. Hilda knew God understood and would not subject Aaron to Nathan's military style discipline.
In the morning, Hilda contacted Aaron and was overjoyed to know the Russells had not had any strange visits or calls from a person who may have found her cell.
Although tired from worrying through most of the night, Hilda managed to set to work with newfound energy. Between moments where she organized activities and arranged teams, she whispered prayers of thanks to God that Aaron was safe and that Nathan had not visited Melanie and Scott.
Hilda stood before an assembly at the opening ceremony of a school. She was moved by the way students were so willing to get up and sing during the ceremony. Hilda knew of the challenging two weeks ahead and took the time to take photos with children and pull goofy faces and laugh and play. The happy carefree play of the children remained her of Aaron.
She assigned a group to teach the children about about just how much God loved them.
That evening Hilda's team was invited to the hall for dinner with other groups and the local Christians. Hilda was hesitant, but as the leader of her group, she had to attend.
Chapter 5
Nathan scanned the room, glancing the people who sat at tables in groups. Dinner was underway and everyone talked happily with the locals and some of the mission leaders. He had accepted the invitation, just on the off-chance that he'd meet her. In the past, when he had been away from work, he thought about the firm and how Clive was coping, but all he could think about was seeing Hilda again.
They dined in a modest sized room for the large group of people present. The huge mahogany table took most of the space, candelabras commanded attention from the center of the table. Nathan noted Hilda's absence. He saw the group she was with at the airport. Except for the man named Charles. Though it was a painful thought, Nathan's mind told him that Charles and Hilda were likely having a more intimate dinner, especially as Charles made it clear that they were a couple.
"No need to stand on ceremony, Major," said the host of the dinner, and pastor of the local church, Jośe.
Before his return to Christ he would have corrected Jośe. The proper term of address was 'Major Hawks', instead Nathan looked at the small gentle-faced man. "Thank you, Jośe."
"Please, take a seat."
Nathan felt tense that Hilda had not attended the dinner. Although he had men guarding the perimeters, danger still pervaded the area, especially with the recent drug war. Walking behind Jośe, passing by the tables, the men he happened to meet nodded at him and looked up with admiration. For as long as he could remember, Nathan had an air of authority about him that most men acknowledged.
The dining hall was overpowered by the aroma of delicious food which stimulated Nathan's taste buds. Enough food had been served to keep everyone pleased. As Nathan collected a plate and filled it, his mind remains elsewhere.
Jośe said grace and everyone began to eat. He sat across from Nathan. "We are most glad for your presence here. Please try to enjoy yourself. One thing I've learned is to make the most of every experience. I see you and I think of myself.” Jośe's had a smile kind. After service in the army, Jośe told of how God called him to pursue a course in bible studies. He related the hardship of friends turned against him, how God supported him when he had no one, how God had helped him
Aaron was above average at school, but he was still a child and he sometimes threw a tantrum if he got tired. Hilda wanted the best for Aaron, but she would rather him be happy and healthy, over successful and excellent. She had no idea how Nathan would react to a son who was just above average. Hilda knew God understood and would not subject Aaron to Nathan's military style discipline.
In the morning, Hilda contacted Aaron and was overjoyed to know the Russells had not had any strange visits or calls from a person who may have found her cell.
Although tired from worrying through most of the night, Hilda managed to set to work with newfound energy. Between moments where she organized activities and arranged teams, she whispered prayers of thanks to God that Aaron was safe and that Nathan had not visited Melanie and Scott.
Hilda stood before an assembly at the opening ceremony of a school. She was moved by the way students were so willing to get up and sing during the ceremony. Hilda knew of the challenging two weeks ahead and took the time to take photos with children and pull goofy faces and laugh and play. The happy carefree play of the children remained her of Aaron.
She assigned a group to teach the children about about just how much God loved them.
That evening Hilda's team was invited to the hall for dinner with other groups and the local Christians. Hilda was hesitant, but as the leader of her group, she had to attend.
Chapter 5
Nathan scanned the room, glancing the people who sat at tables in groups. Dinner was underway and everyone talked happily with the locals and some of the mission leaders. He had accepted the invitation, just on the off-chance that he'd meet her. In the past, when he had been away from work, he thought about the firm and how Clive was coping, but all he could think about was seeing Hilda again.
They dined in a modest sized room for the large group of people present. The huge mahogany table took most of the space, candelabras commanded attention from the center of the table. Nathan noted Hilda's absence. He saw the group she was with at the airport. Except for the man named Charles. Though it was a painful thought, Nathan's mind told him that Charles and Hilda were likely having a more intimate dinner, especially as Charles made it clear that they were a couple.
"No need to stand on ceremony, Major," said the host of the dinner, and pastor of the local church, Jośe.
Before his return to Christ he would have corrected Jośe. The proper term of address was 'Major Hawks', instead Nathan looked at the small gentle-faced man. "Thank you, Jośe."
"Please, take a seat."
Nathan felt tense that Hilda had not attended the dinner. Although he had men guarding the perimeters, danger still pervaded the area, especially with the recent drug war. Walking behind Jośe, passing by the tables, the men he happened to meet nodded at him and looked up with admiration. For as long as he could remember, Nathan had an air of authority about him that most men acknowledged.
The dining hall was overpowered by the aroma of delicious food which stimulated Nathan's taste buds. Enough food had been served to keep everyone pleased. As Nathan collected a plate and filled it, his mind remains elsewhere.
Jośe said grace and everyone began to eat. He sat across from Nathan. "We are most glad for your presence here. Please try to enjoy yourself. One thing I've learned is to make the most of every experience. I see you and I think of myself.” Jośe's had a smile kind. After service in the army, Jośe told of how God called him to pursue a course in bible studies. He related the hardship of friends turned against him, how God supported him when he had no one, how God had helped him
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