The Bridge of Peace
“She checked the clock, hoping Grey hadn’t forgotten. He’d been at Allen’s two weeks ago when she dropped by, and she’d reminded him then about tonight. He’d forgotten all about the play but assured her he’d get the donkey here.
She’d let her scholars off school today so she’d have plenty of time to prepare. Since the Amish didn’t take off extra days for Christmas break like the public schools did, she might get a few complaints from parents about her decision but surely not many.
Schola...rs were supposed to be off school only for Christmas Day and Second Christmas. She loved the Amish tradition of Second Christmas on December 26, which was treated like Christmas itself, only better in her opinion—more relaxed, more visiting time with friends and relatives. She moved to the potbelly stove and stoked the wood.
Someone clomped up the wooden steps. The door opened, and cold air swooshed inside as Grey entered.MoreLess
She’d let her scholars off school today so she’d have plenty of time to prepare. Since the Amish didn’t take off extra days for Christmas break like the public schools did, she might get a few complaints from parents about her decision but surely not many.
Schola...rs were supposed to be off school only for Christmas Day and Second Christmas. She loved the Amish tradition of Second Christmas on December 26, which was treated like Christmas itself, only better in her opinion—more relaxed, more visiting time with friends and relatives. She moved to the potbelly stove and stoked the wood.
Someone clomped up the wooden steps. The door opened, and cold air swooshed inside as Grey entered.MoreLess
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