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    He pointed at the heart. “You’re going to be baptized and give your heart to Jesus.”
    Lindsay smiled. “That’s exactly right. Danki. ”
    “Are you naerfich ?” he asked.
    “Oh ya,” she said. “This is such a huge commitment. I know it’s right for me, but I hope I can live up to the community’s expectations.”
    “You will.” Matthew leaned back on the swing. “You’re too hard on yourself.” He looked up toward the sky. “It’s a schee night. Look at the stars.”
    “They’re lovely.” Lindsay gripped the heart and studied the stars. “I used to sit on the back porch with my dad and watch the stars when I was younger.”
    “Did you?” Matthew looked surprised. “You never told me that.”
    Lindsay shrugged. “It’s just a memory from my childhood.” She shook her head while thinking back to her childhood days. “When I was really young, I used to make a wish on the first star I’d see. Isn’t that silly?”
    Matthew smiled. “I think a lot of little girls do that, ya ?”
    Lindsay nodded and thought of her father again. “I loved spending time with my dad. He and I used to like to go on the back porch to watch thunderstorms. Whenever I see a thunderstorm, I think of those times. I miss him.”
    “I’m certain you do,” Matthew said. “I miss mei mamm and the happy memories I had of mei dat before he left us. But God gives us those precious memories to help us through the hard times.”
    “What do you miss most about your mamm ?” Lindsay asked.
    Matthew rubbed his chin, considering the question. “I missour talks the most. We’d always talk while we drove to church. Mei dat was a good listener when I was young before he changed and decided he was unhappy living the Amish life.”
    “I know how you feel.” Lindsay frowned. “I miss talking to my parents too.” She studied his handsome profile. “Did you feel different after you were baptized? Did you feel reborn in your faith?”
    “Absolutely,” he said with a serious expression. “I’m certain you will too.”
    “Ya.” Lindsay stared at the stars and silently marveled how much she enjoyed sitting with Matthew. “I imagine it was difficult for you to move here with your mamm and leave all of your freinden back in your former community.”
    He nodded. “ Ya , but everyone was so welcoming here. It quickly felt like heemet. ”
    “I understand,” Lindsay said. “I felt the same way when Jessica and I came here.”
    “And now you’re taking the final step to become Amish,” Matthew said, his smile returning. “Have you shared the news with Jessica?”
    “Ya.” Lindsay slipped the heart into the pocket of her apron. “I was pleasantly surprised. She was supportive.”
    “Gut.” Matthew patted the arm of the swing. “It’s time she accepted your decisions.”
    “I know.” Lindsay looked toward the stars. “I’m so froh. Things are working out the way I’d hoped. Soon I’ll truly be a member of the community I love.”
    “You’re already a member in my eyes.” Matthew’s expression was serious. “I look forward to the day you’re baptized, Lindsay.”
    Before she could respond, the back door opened with a squeak, revealing Daniel. “It’s getting late. I think you should be heading heemet , Matthew. Work comes early in the morning, ya ?”
    “Ya.” Matthew stood. “ Danki for the reminder.” He shook Daniel’s hand. “ Danki for allowing me to visit with Lindsay for a short while. I’ll see you at work tomorrow.”
    “You drive safely. See you tomorrow.” Daniel glanced at Lindsay. “It’s bedtime, Lindsay.” He stepped back into the kitchen and closed the door.
    Lindsay smiled at Matthew. “I’m so glad you came to visit tonight.” She pulled the wooden heart from her pocket. “ Danki for the lovely gift.”
    “Gern gschehne.” He smiled. “I’m glad I got to see you.” He pointed to the heart. “Take gut care of my heart, Lindsay.” He then loped down the