Angela watched the droplets trickle down the glass window pane as the yellow bus pulled to a stop. Only one more stop left. Her stomach rumbled.
"Hey, did you say somethin'?" A tangle topped head turned around to ask from the seat in front of her.
Angela shook her head and slid down in her seat until the back of the green pleather seat hid her from view. She wiped away a tear and bit her lip before tangle boy heard her cry too. Maybe there would be something in the refrigerator today.
The bus pulled to a stop again. Angela rose and made her way to the front of the bus. As she passed the driver, he waved and smiled. "See you tomorrow."
Angela's smile wavered. She nodded and stepped off of the bus. She didn't expect anyone to be home when she took her key out of its special zippered compartment and slid it into the lock. She certainly didn't expect the smell that wafted through the door as it opened.
"Mom," Angela called, walking forward. She was certain now. It didn't matter if the fridge was empty. She smelled homemade bread.
Look for more about Angela's journey in my children's book "The Pilgrim's Basket" coming out in 2008 by Living Waters Publications.
Mary Ellen
I turn over my writing voice, in the hope that God would write through me the message He has...
3 comments:
I love "The Pilgrim's Basket" already, even from just reading this excerpt on Angela! : )
God has given you a beautiful gift through your writing, and I hope to see you and your books shine forth, reflecting God's Love and Glory, Mary Ellen.
Abundant blessings,
Jeanette
Thanks Jeanette! I'm excited about this journey to bring "The Pilgrim's Basket" to life. I can't wait to see who God will reach with it. - Mary Ellen
Hi Mary Ellen.
The Pilgrim's Basket sounds lovely. I will look for it and watch your progress.
You left two comments at my blog, terragarden.blogspot.com and by mistake I deleted the one about sweet peas. Please repost it :)
My book about Christmas is scheduled for release this year, so we each have exciting journeys.
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