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awake.
    “Come in,” Daniel called softly.
    Lindsay gingerly turned the knob and pushed the door open, finding her aunt and uncle propped up in bed while reading. “Hi.”
    Rebecca’s eyes lit up as she closed her Christian novel. “Lindsay! I’m so glad you’re heemet. I heard it went well with the bishop.”
    “I’m sorry, Lindsay, but I couldn’t wait to tell Rebecca the gut news.” Daniel placed his Bible in his lap. “I hope you’re not disappointed in me.”
    “I’m not disappointed,” Lindsay said. “I’m glad you told Aenti Rebecca.”
    “Come here, mei liewe. ” Rebecca reached over and took Lindsay’s hand before pulling her into a hug. “I’m very glad the bishop agreed to allow you in the class. I know this is very important to you.”
    “I told Rebecca how mature you were,” Daniel said. “We both agree you’ll do fine with the makeup sessions.”
    “Danki.” Lindsay sat on the edge of the bed. “I was naerfich. But the bishop was very understanding and he listened to everything I had to say.”
    “Your words were perfect,” Daniel said with a solemn expression. “You showed him you were serious.”
    “ Danki. I also appreciated everything you said too, Onkel Daniel. You were a source of great strength to me.” While tracing a leaf on the flowery design of Rebecca’s quilt, Lindsay wondered what her mother would say about her decision to become Amish. In her heart, she felt her mother would be supportive. Glancing up, she found Rebecca yawning while cupping her hand to her mouth. “I should let you rest.”
    “No, no.” Rebecca shook her head and yawned again.
    Daniel touched Rebecca’s hand. “I believe our niece is right, mei liewe. Your exhaustion is written all over your face.”
    “And your yawns,” Lindsay added with a smile.
    Rebecca nodded. “I guess you’re both right.”
    “You know we are.” Daniel placed his Bible on his nightstand. “We should all head to bed.”
    Lindsay stood. “ Gut nacht. Danki for your help with my decision.”
    “You made the decision,” Daniel said with a knowing smile. “We just listened while you talked yourself through it.”
    Rebecca nodded. “That’s the truth.”
    “Gut nacht , ” Daniel said. “We’ll see you in the morning.”
    Lindsay stepped out into the hallway and gently closed the door behind her. After sneaking in to kiss her cousins, she headed to her room. Sitting on her bed, she blew out a deep breath and then silently thanked God for the blessings in her life.

5
    T he following evening, Lindsay was tucking Emma into bed when she heard Daniel call her name. Rushing down the stairs, she found Daniel and Matthew standing in the kitchen.
    “Matthew,” she said, breathless from hurrying down the stairs. “What a surprise. Is everything okay?”
    “Ya , ” Matthew said. “I was wondering if we could speak on the porch for a few moments.”
    Lindsay glanced at Daniel, who nodded.
    “A few minutes will be fine,” Daniel said.
    “ Danki , Daniel,” Matthew said. He opened the back door, holding it for Lindsay.
    Lindsay stepped out onto the porch and sat on the porch swing, smoothing her dress and apron over her legs. She touched her headscarf, hoping it was straight. “What brings you out here, Matthew? I wasn’t expecting you tonight.”
    “I felt like we didn’t get much time to talk last night.” Matthew lowered himself onto the swing next to her. “It was noisy at the youth gathering, and Lizzie Anne and Katie wanted to spend time with you.” He reached into his pocket. “I made something for you today. Hold out your hand.”
    She opened her hand and he placed a small wooden heart in her palm. “Oh, Matthew.” She ran her fingers over the smooth piece of wood. “I love it.” She smiled up at him. “Danki.”
    “It has two meanings. It represents my heart, and I thought it was symbolic of what you’re about to do.”
    “What do you mean?” she asked, rubbing the heart with her