Chapter 18

Hannah lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. What a night! She thanked God that no one was more seriously hurt and that Gerrit was able to rescue all the children unharmed. But as incredible as the fire was, she could only think of what happened before it. Or almost happened. She had been as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rockers when Gerrit said he was going to kiss her.

Lord, I’m so confused. How could I be scared and excited about the same thing? A kiss. Is it a sin for me to want a man to kiss me? No, I don’t believe it is. Not if he is very special and you are in l-

She stopped and took several small breaths. Could it be? Could she be in love with Gerrit Finnley?

Lord, is this what love feels like? Am I in Love with him?

She’d had strong feelings for Duncan but it never felt like this. With Duncan it was amiable and she would have been content to spend the rest of her life with him but Duncan hadn’t returned her affections in the same way. But this feeling she had for Gerrit touched every part of her. And she thought about him all the time, no matter what she was doing.

She felt her mouth pull up hard on both sides. She was in love!

Did Gerrit feel the same way? Could he love her too? He had to feel something for her or he wouldn’t have asked to kiss her. Would he try again? She hoped so.

Thank You, Lord. Thank You for this feeling. Thank You for Gerrit. And thank You for love.