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This is great news for me. I don't use the 'blackberry.net' email address (haven't since I left Rogers and I don't think Virgin offered it) so no loss there. Also, since I do switch between my BB and an Android phone (though that may happen a lot less with the Z10), it wont give me any hassle (not that I get much hassle now but apparently if I were to use my Android phone for more than a few weeks, Virgin may ask me to switch plans).
In terms of data, I have a 1GB plan which has been fine most of the time even when using an Android phone. If I was on a 500MB plan though, then yes I may not like the loss of BIS.
I guess pluses and minuses. Browsing speed should increase since it isn't going through the NOC for data compression which will make consumers happy and you wont have to worry about outages (not that they happen that often... and there could still be outages that affect any type of cell phone). Emails should be able to come through fully now (no more 'scroll to see more).
I think the only minus I can see are for those on data limited plans which I guess is unfortunate for those. Hopefully there will be options for them to upgrade to a higher bandwidth plan for not much more money.
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There have been articles on the BlackBerry.net email and it is correct. On the BB10 OS you will no longer have "direct" access to it. BBRY is allowing you to still access for a year, so you have one year to change everything over to your new email account before it is closed up.
With BBOS 10 not having BIS this is also true and also there is no data compression for the OS either. Yes this will mean we will have to watch our data closely so we don't rack up crazy bills. Personally I am very upset regarding this. I have ALWAYS been an advocate for the data compression and how I can use my data all the time and not ever worry about going over my limit.
On changing your plan yes you will have to change your plan if you have a data plan with your provider. I am with Bell and im about to call them and see what can be done for me when I get my Z10 on tuesday. ill let you all know what kind of information I get out of them.
Is it possible they will offer these features directly rather than by carrier plans? What are they planning on using their NOCs for now if not this?
What do you suppose this means? Is it for a regular customer or for carriers to access? I got it from yahoo by entering some keywords. If it is for regular customers, you may be accessing the BIS in the form of a web service.
BlackBerry Internet Service - Blackberry Web Client
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I just called Bell to see if i could get some info out of them and this is what i got. my main concern was regarding my plan because it is a BlackBerry data plan(BIS). If they kill the BIS then i would have to change my plan. When i talked to them regarding this they said that i would NOT have to change my plan and that it will work with the BlackBerry Z10. To me this sounds like BIS will still be up and running but at the same time i didnt get a good feeling from her that she knew what the BIS actually is. I guess we still have to wait for BBRY to make some sort of announcement on the matter.
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Users who are on social plans (like BBM, Facebook, Twitter only) will be required to change to a plan with a data bucket.
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I found this on the blackberryempire.com website posted 1/28/2013...if this is true, one of the most important features (at least to me) was the hosted email account, instant push notification and data compression.
RIM Publishes Details On BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) 4.3 SP1
With the new line of BlackBerry 10 devices coming out in 2 days and more later throughout the year, RIM has published details on BIS 4.3 SP1. 2 key issues that RIM points out are dealing with unlocking, which has just become illegal in the United States. As far as SIM Cards on different carriers go here is what RIM had to say:
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This was my concern when they announced the service fee drop. Still have a question about BBM though. If you use the same BBID on the new phones and the PlayBook how will that work for BBM. When the PlayBook get BB10 you will have 2 BBM Pins under one BBID. Still confused. Seems like it could conflict like two PlayBooks with the same BBID.
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I just found out about this while I was visiting the Rogers website and saw it in their FAQ's regarding BB10. And then I started migrating all of the accounts that referenced my blackberry.net address to my new one. I got a little sad when I changed my blackberry id email address to reference my hotmail account.
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I liked my bb email address but I'm more concerned with the data. I am often close to using my 1Gb limit now and often go over. I will certainly need a larger one once I get my new Z10.
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I think I get the jist of it but I really need to know how much data I need now before I sign my three year contract on Tuesday. I can always add more but I refuse to pay overages my first month. And they told me the additional data special they offered me is only valid for a few weeks to decide if I want it for that price. Essentially I believe streaming and downloading of files is unchanged as that wasn't compressed on BIS to begin with. I believe the increased data is from emails, browsing. Not 100% sure and the rogers girls at the India call Centre are really beating around the bush as I don't think it's all been explained to them yet either.
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So what about Verizon any word on the change?
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I have BB9700 , i don't think it will effect me when BIS isn't available anymore, i have 6GB.
I used to use max. 250mb / month,i used to screen all the emails,but when i get the Z10 i might hit 500mb.
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I have a social data plan so I take it if it gets cut off it will impact my cheaper data plan. Kinda sad I liked the idea of social data plans
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- Open the Vocabulary menu from the Dragon Bar
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This program focuses on long-term, individual and progressive career plans for you, rather than simply focusing on "just getting a job." We provide coaching activities and resources to help you develop skills for career development and job retention.
MAWIB works to provide the following 10 things through this program:
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- Summer employment opportunities
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- Leadership development opportunities
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- Milwaukee County resident, ages 14 – 21,
- U.S. citizenorresident alien who is permitted to work in U.S.
- Low income (70% of the Lower Living Standard Income level); and
- An individual who is one or more of the following:
- Deficient in basic literacy skills (performing atorbelow 8.9 in mathorreading)
- A school dropout,
- Homeless, a runaway, or in out-of-home care,
- Pregnant or a parent,
- An offender, or
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Transform Milwaukee Jobs FOSTER CARE
The Transform Milwaukee Jobs Foster Care program is an employment program that offers unemployed qualified FOSTER CARE youth immediate work. The purpose of this program to enhance employment opportunities for people who have difficulty entering and succeeding in work.
Am I eligible?
- Must be 18 to 21.50 years of age in out-of-home care including foster care, kinship care, independent living facilities, residential care centers, group homes or other placement options under CHIPS orders;
- Or, be 18 to 21.50 years of age, aging out of foster care and transitioning to independent living; and be a current resident of Milwaukee County.
- Must have been unemployed for the last four (4) consecutivecalendar weeks prior to enrollment.
- Proof of an annual household income that is less than 150% of thefederal poverty guideline for the household size.
- Cannot be receiving W2 benefits and not eligible to receiveUnemployment Insurance Compensation.
- Proof of Milwaukee County residency.
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Earn & Learn Summer Youth Employment
If you are ready to transition from being a young adult to an adult, this program is for you. The Earn & Learn summer youth employment program is made up of three components designed to lead to private sector employment and financial independence. The community work experience component helps you build important workplace skills by working in local nonprofits and community organizations. Another possibility is the opportunity to participate in the City's summer youth internship program, which allows you to learn about careers in local government by working for the City of Milwaukee. These experiences will prepare you for the private sector job connection. This will introduce you to real world, hands-on experience through employment at local businesses.
Am I eligible?
- Must be 14-24 years old at time of application submission
- Must be a Milwaukee County Resident
- Must apply by spring deadline
Culinary Arts
If you have a strong interest in food service, this is the place for you. This portion of the Earn & Learn program houses the Culinary Arts Program at Wisconsin State Fair Park. We will introduce you to food service careers by providing training, certification and connections to area employers. The program gives you the opportunity to have a real life work experience, earn the industry-recognized ServSafe certificate and prepare for a career in the food service industry.
Am I eligible?
- Must be accepted in Earn & Learn program
Is construction your thing? If so, this program is perfect for you. The program includes hands on work on City homes as well as the attainment of construction related certificates.
Am I eligible?
- Milwaukee County resident, ages 16-24,
- U.S. citizenorresident alien who is permitted to work in U.S.
- Low income (70% of the Lower Living Standard Income level); and
- An individual who is one or more of the following:
- Deficient in basic literacy skills (performing at or below 8.9 in math or reading)
- A school dropout
- Current or former foster youth
- Offender (youth or adult)
- Youth who is an individual with a disability
- Youth who is a child of an incarcerated parent
Milwaukee Conservation Leadership Corps (MCLC)
Are you interested in the environment and keeping our city clean? Then the MCLC is the place for you!
You will spend each day engaged in hands-on conservation work outdoors. You will be working on trail building, park maintenance and improvement. Participation in environmental education, job readiness and financial literacy is also part of your required professional development. You will be paid for fieldwork and educational workshops.
Am I eligible?
- Must be 15-19 years old at time of application submission
- Must live in the City of Milwaukee
- High school student or recent graduate
Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG)
If you are worried about successfully finishing school, this program is for you. JAG is not merely focused on finishing high school. It goes beyond just obtaining a "piece of paper" to giving you a solid start at building a positive future for yourself. Both the classroom instruction and the all-important, year-long support are provided by JAG specialists who tailor the program to your needs. JAG programs teach the basics necessary to graduate (verbal/written communication/and math) as well as skills necessary for career and personal development such as: how to set goals, create a resume, manage time, meet employer expectations, solve problems, and much more. The program also provides mentoring and intensive job/college placement services.
Am I eligible?
- Must be 17-21 years old at the time of enrollment;
- Attend one of three high schools hosting the program;
- And not have earned a diploma or GED
Focus on My Future
If you have been involved in the juvenile justice system, and looking to get back on track, this program is for you. This program is a work-based, service-learning program. While we find employment for you, you will have the chance to participate in the Milwaukee community, and develop your leadership and career skills.
Am I eligible?
- Must be 18-24 years old at the time of enrollment;
- Involved in the juvenile justice system, but not the adult system.
Project JUMP START
Have you run into trouble with employment because of your involvement with the juvenile justice system? If so, this is the program for you. This program will provide you with personal, career, and educational mentoring. We will also help you seek out employment and community service opportunities. Lastly, we will make sure to provide you with support along and after your process.
Am I eligible?
- Must be 14-21 years old;
- Live within the high-poverty, high-crime target community;
- Are already being served through one or more of the nonprofit's programs;
- Operated under the leadership of Milwaukee County Delinquency & Court Services Division and/or the Wisconsin Division of Juvenile Corrections;
- Have not been convicted of a Federal or State crime as an adult.
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Have you just exited the justice system, and are looking to reconnect with the community and find opportunities for success through service? CJC provides service as a pathway to develop personal, educational, and employment skills. CJC Corps members improve their communities by planting trees in bare urban landscapes, weatherizing the homes of their low-income neighbors, replacing sidewalks on dilapidated streets, and installing green roofs on city government buildings.
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- If you were a juvenile offender, ages 18-24;
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- Placed in an alternative sentence by the juvenile justice system;
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Strumica Things to Do
Gabrovo Waterfalls
Gabrovo is a village south-east of Strumia.The waterfalls of Gabrovo are less spectacular than the Smolari Waterfalls and the Koleshino Waterfalls, but certainly worth a visit.There are some good picnic opportunities. In the summer the air is cool and the trees provide shadow.You can park at the small roundabout. If you go left at the roundabout,...more
Church of St Konastantin and Elena in...
Mokrino is a village south-east of Strumica.The Church of St Konstantin and Elena lies in the center of the village.It dates from 1876. The Saint's day is on August 3rd.You can also visit the Mokrino Springs when you are here.more
Mokrino Springs
Mokrino is a village south-east of Strumica.About 1.5 km east from the center of Mokrino there is a area with some springs. Mokro means "wet" in Macedonian.There's not much to see except from some huge old trees with huge roots and some water coming from the ground.But it is a very tranquil and cool place, perfect for a picnic.Forty liters of water...more
Koleshino Waterfalls
Kaleshino is a village south-east of Strumica. It is know for it's waterfalls.Especially on a hot summer day, a visit to the waterfalls can be really relaxing. The forest around the waterfalls is nice and cool.There are several good picnic places on the site.The last part of the road is not asphalted. From the parking, it is about 1 km walking,...more
Old Mosque in Banica
Banica is a village about 3 km north-west from the center of Strumica.This old mosque can be found close to the Tomb of Struma.We asked if we could enter to see the inside, but that was not possible. Most likely because the mosque seems to be used as a stable or storage of the people living next to it :-)Next to the old mosque is a temple, where we...more
Ruins of a Turkish Bath near Banica
Banica is a village about 3 km north-west from the center of Strumica.These ruins of a Turkish Bath can be found close to the Tomb of Struma, in the fields just north of Banica.There is also an old mosque nearby.more
Struma Tomb near Banica
Banica is a village about 3 km north-west from the center of Strumica.The Tomb of Struma is found in the fields just north of Banica. It is a medieval tomb, that looks like a mausoleum and consists of 9 layers.There are three legends about the origin of the tomb:1) Struma, the sister of King Marko2) the sister of Perseus, a relative of Alexander...more
Ruins of a mosque
The ruins of this mosque are located on a Turkish cemetery near Bansko. Bansko is about 12 km south-east of Strumica.It is next to the road from Bansko to Svidovica, on your right if you're traveling towards Svidovica.Nearby, you can visit the ruins of a Turkish Bath and the ruins of the Church of the 40 Martyrs from Sebastea.more
Ruins of a Turkish Bath near Bansko
These are the ruins of an old Turskih Bath near Bansko, about 12 km south-west of Strumica. It is situated in the middle of a field and completely overgrown. The roof is almost completely gone.If you enter, you can still see the piping in the walls at some places. Probably also this bath used the water from the Parilo hot spring.A friendly local...more
Church of the 40 Martyrs of Sebastea...
The foundations of the Church of the 40 Martyrs of Sebastea are about 12 km south-west of Strumica, somewhere in the fields near the village Bansko.This church was form the 12th-13th century, but work on it also had been performed during the Ottoman period.Near the church a necropolis was discovered originating from the 13th century.We found the...more
Old Turkish Baths in Bansko
Next to the site with the Roman Baths in Bansko is a former Turkish Bath. This was closed in 2005, and the building now appears to be in use as one huge public toilet.more
Roman Baths near Bansko
About 12 km south-east of Strumica you can find well conserved ruins of an ancient Roman bath house, which was a thermal spa. They are located near the village Bansko.This bath house dates back to the 3rd and 4th centuries.The bath house used the thermal mineral water of the spring Parilo located next to the baths. This spring has a capacity of 42...more
Statue of Goce Delchev
This statue of the famous Macedonian revolutionary Goce Delchev (1872-1903) was erected to commemorate his 100th birthday and his frequent visits to Strumica.. It is a huge statue, over 5 meters high.The text on the statue says: "I understand the world only as a field for cultural competition between the nations"more
Orta Mosque
The Orta Mosque was built in 1614 AD on the foundations of a church dating from the 11-12th century. This church burnt down in the 13th century, and a necropolis was built on the same place which was used from the Middle Ages up until 17th century.The model that can be seen on the pictures shows how the mosque is located with respect to the old...more
Strumica City Hall and Tourist...
The city hall of Strumica is located in a nice building in the center of the city.It was built between 1926-1931 and had the role of the first brothel in Strumica.The Tourist Information is on the 3rd floor, rooms 8-10. They can provide you with several free English booklets and maps, among which -A very informative colorful 50-page guide about the...more
Ancient Urban Building Machuk
This site is located next to the Orta Mosque and can be easily overlooked when you don't know about it.When you DO know about it, there's not much to see, just some ruins. The mosaics described in the guides are covered with sand for protection.These ruins are the remains of an urban mansion or palace from the 4th-6th century.more
Museum of Strumica
As usual in most museums that we visit in Macedonia, we were the only visitors and we got a private tour from one of the archeologists. He only spoke Macedonian, but could understand some English. My girlfriend translated for me.At ground level there was a temporary exposition (2011) with archeological findings from southeast Macedonia. Texts were...more
Church of St Cyril and Methodius
This big church was finished around 1912. It is on the same location as the 14th century church dedicated to St Dimitri, which was burned down.There are actually two churches, one is in the basement and was constructed in 1750-1760. This lower church is dedicated to the 15 Martyrs of Tiberiopolis. Do not forget to go down the stairs and have a look...more
Medieval Feudal Tower
This two-floored medieval Ottoman tower dates has an overhanging balcony on the second floor. It has small windows because it was used for defense purposes.Nowadays the ground level is used as somebodies storage room, as can be seen on the picture made through one of the windows. It is located not far from Monastery of the 15 Martyrs or...more
Hike to Ograzhden Peak
This is a 19 km round trip from the recreational village Suvi Laki to the Ograzhden Peak and back. The height difference about 680 m, but total climbing is more. This hike was prepared for us as a GPS file by Noir from http://www.mkdmount.org/, for which we are very thankful!Suvi Laki is located half-way the road from Berovo and Strumica, so we...more
Monastery of St Ilija
The Monastery of St Ilija is located in the mountains above Strumica. The monastery was probably build at the end of the 16th century, although there is speculation that it may be older.It was destroyed in 1923, but rebuilt between 1975 and 1984.Recently lodging quarters have been added to the monastery, but i don't know if it is possible to stay...more
Czar's Towers
The Czar's Towers are located on the hill overlooking Strumica. They are the remains of a medieval fortress from the 11th-12th century, that was extended during the 12th-14th century.Life on this hill is thought to go back to 4750 BC, and many artifacts from different time periods have been found at this location.There is not much left over from...more
The 15 Martyrs of Tiberiopolis
On the premises of the Monastery of the 15 Martyrs or Tiberiopolis there are the remains of older churches from the 5th and 10th century, dedicated to The 15 Martyrs of Tiberiopolis. The older churches were built on top of the tombs of the Fifteen Holy Martyrs of Tiberiopolis.The 15 Martyrs of Tiberiopolis refer to Christians who were tortured and...more
Monastery of the 15 Martyrs of...
This Monastery contains the archeological site of the Holy 15 Martyrs or Tiberiopolis, the name that Strumica had in the Roman period. The new church is from 1972, and the foundations of the older church from the 5th century were found when the new church was constructed.It is a working monastery where you can stay, see here for more...more
Smolari Waterfalls
Smolari is a village south-east of Strumica. It is said to have Macedonia's highest waterfall (40m) but i read about one that is even higher...From the parking it is a pleasant but steep uphill walk of about 700m, elevation about 100 m, that will take about 30 minutes.Especially on a hot summer day, a visit to the waterfalls can be really relaxing....more
Monastery of the Holy Mother of God
Built on a rocky plateau, the monastery of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa was founded in 1080. In 1913, having decided to abandon the monastery, the monks set it on fire. This event damaged the fresco painting to a great extent. Today, the monastery's original architecture has been restored and represents a rare structure of the 11th century in...more
Strumica - Monastery St Ilija - Czar's...
This walk starts near Restaurant Loven Dom (Neretva Street) in Strumica and goes via the Monastery of St Ilija to the ruins of the fortress called Czar's Towers or Carevi Kuli.At the picture of the crossing near Loven Dom, go right for the path to St Ilija. The first part is 2.5 km on a well kept footpath to the Monastery of St Ilija in the...more
Parilo Hot Water Spring
Water coming from the Parilo spring near the Roman Baths at Bansko can be found close to the Roman Baths. Bansko is about 12 km south-west of Strumica.The spring itself has a capacity of 42 l/s.There is also a more sophisticated tap with spring water behind the hotel, see the pictures. WARNING, this looks like an ordinary tap, but hot water (72...more
Lady with a Mask
This monument is dedicated to the Carnival. which is celebrated big in Strumica.It is located close to the Statue of Goce Delchev.more
City Park
This small park next to the City Hall has several statutes.One of them, the Monument of 11th October is a small obelisk, and is dedicated to the fallen fighters in the National Liberation Struggle against fascism. The other monument on the pictures is dedicated to five students from Strumica, who were killed on August 13, 1951, near the village...more
Strumica Restaurants
Great food and marvelouse vistas
We had diiner in Loven Dom, as part of our "Food & Wine crawl around Macedonia " in June 2011Food was local and fresh and the choice of drinks was excellent.What really impress me was the fact that they took intoconsideration that we were all tired and it was late,so dinner was light but filling... loved the grilled meats and the choice of fresh...more
Must visit !
Mediternian food as well as traditional macedonian dishes. Fantastic in summer time as the garden is beautiful. Shopska salata - veg salad with grated feta cheese!more
Strumica Off The Beaten Path
Smolare Watterfals
Nestlled in the slopes of Belasica mountain, hidden in the dense folliage is Smolare Watterfals.
The name comes from the nearby vilage of Smolare.
To get to the watterfals, you can drive past Strumica to the Smolare village some 20km away. Car can be parked at the top of the vilage and from there there is about 20 min hike into the depths of the mountain to find the watterfals. They are clearly marked so you can not get lost.
Also there is local bus wich regulary connects vilage of Smolare with Strumica.
Many Macedonians, specilay childern on school trips visit this hidden gem of breathtaking nature.
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The Great Lakes are on the rise following a year of record breaking low-levels.
Lake Superior is reporting a 9-inch rise in levels for May, which is the second highest since 1918. The average rise for May is 4-inches.
In a new report from the International Lake Superior Board of Control, experts said the jump in levels is due to snowmelt and above-average precipitation in the Superior basin during the past month.
The level of Lake Superior is expected to rise during the month of June. Currently, the Lake Superior level is about 7-inches below its long-term average beginning-of-June level, and is 3-inches above the level recorded a year ago.
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I am looking for some advice with regard to the new i-sonics.
Currently I am at 77kg, have reached what would be considered as advanced level and for the time being I am not looking to get seriously into racing. My sail quiver consists of NS X_Type 6.0, RAM F9 6.8, and I am currently bargaining for an F9 7.8.
I am just looking for a slalom board to practice and push myself, enter a few low level local contests, even freeride and cover long distances.
My cash is limited and as suggested in the headline I am looking for a one board solution at least for a year covering 14 to 25 knots.
I know what I am asking is too much but I am interested to know what would reasonably work and not what would be the best combination for max performance. Can it be the IS 107 or 117?
Some friends suggested that I should opt for a Futura 111, which seems reasonable but I wouldn't want to look into that direction since my aim is to build a slalom quiver over the next couple of years and then start entering some competitions.
Hi mr V,
If you want to go for one iSonic with this sails, the best one will be the iSonic 97 and you can have even a better wind range as you request. With 6m you can use really over 25 knots and with your 7.8 you will plane around 11 knots.
All the best
Hi Remi,
In average at my home spot the wind is at 14 to 20 knots and I was under the impression that the extra volume/width of the 107 would suit me better as a one board solution... I had never thought of the IS 97 before but I will try to find someone at my spot to give it a try.
thank you very much for the fast response,
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With the aid of the insertion instrument, a dental implant can be taken out of its sterile wrapping and inserted into the particular position without being touched. The surface of the dental implant is rough and literally grows together with the bone. Bacteria can multiply in the rough titanium surface of the implant where the human immune system cannot reach. During setting, the implant should not make contact with anything else; otherwise, it could become unsterile. If the titanium shell is polluted whilst implant insertion the bone might get inflamed, the outcome could be the loss of the implant. Therefore dental implants have to be inserted in the jawbone only if sterile and with the aid of an insertion instrument.
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Temptation ONLY
by Golden Quill and Holt Medallion Winner Kathryn Barrett
Holt Medallion Winner – MAINSTREAM / SINGLE TITLE – Winner
Golden Quill BEST FIRST NOVEL winner
Laura Hayes has been acting since she was an infant, making Hollywood the only home she has ever known. But when she moves to Pennsylvania's Amish country to film her next movie, she discovers there's more to life than a pair of Jimmy Choos and a Marie Claire cover.
Intrigued by the Amish simplicity, she's soon gardening and baking plum pies—and enjoying it. And when her neighbor turns out to be the local heartthrob and a talented furniture maker, she realizes that what's missing from her life might be the love of a good man—not to mention the perfect heirloom tomato.
Jacob fights the urge to question the teachings of his Amish beliefs — despite his desire to create furniture that is beautiful as well as useful — and struggles with his longing for the sexy stranger who makes him feel truly alive for the first time. As his attraction grows, so do his doubts, until he's forced to face temptation and decide once and for all what is truly worth the fight.
Title: Temptation
Author: Kathryn Barrett
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 322 pages
Release Date: February 2013
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-62266-961-5
Imprint: Select
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Praise for Temptation:
"TEMPTATION by Kathryn Barrett is a strong debut novel, about forbidden love, choices and consequences. … I can't wait to read more from this author and definitely recommend this book."
– Harlequin Junkie, Top Pick!
An Excerpt from:
by Kathryn Barrett
Copyright © 2013 by Kathryn Barrett. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce, distribute, or transmit in any form or by any means. For information regarding subsidiary rights, please contact the Publisher.
Chapter One
God regularly sent temptation to the town of Serenity, in the form of power tools, brightly colored sewing notions, and a new Super Wal-Mart. But when Hollywood arrived, some felt He'd upped the ante. Their loud SUVs, loose wads of cash, and flashy Englisher ways made the tourists who regularly flocked to Amish country seem reserved in comparison.
Of course, there were some who'd cashed in on the invasion, including old Levi Yoder, who offered his preserves at twice the price he'd charged before. But after Deacon Malachi preached against price gouging, the rest hung their heads in shame for even thinking of tacking on a Hollywood surcharge.
Though few of the Amish had ever seen a movie, and even fewer read celebrity gossip columns, the aura of Hollywood still sparkled like forbidden stardust. Yet one woman had no trouble seeing through the stardust to the illusion underneath.
The first time Rachel Hostetler had seen Laura Hayes stepping out of a red Jeep and into her neat and tidy yard, she'd known she was trouble. An English Delilah, wearing tight jeans, high-heeled boots, and a chic attitude. Rachel frowned over the shirts she was hanging on the line, but she was no match for such undaunted optimism.
With the air of one who'd never let a critic's opinion stop her, the woman ignored the frown on Rachel's lined face and instead gave her a friendly wave, and one of those generous smiles the English give to strangers.
"Hi! Can you tell me where I could find Jacob Hostetler?" she asked, pulling sunglasses from a face that radiated cheerful perfection.
Rachel snapped a clothespin. "He'll be in the workshop this time of day." Then she found herself pointing out the way to Jacob's workshop, and even hoping this Englisher would place a large order. They could use a new wringer washer.
Later she'd regret so freely giving up her son's whereabouts, but on this day, weeks before filming began on The Temptation of Hannah, Rachel had simply conspired with God's plans.
Laura, unaware of Rachel's misgivings, and even more ignorant of God's intentions, twirled on her heels and headed toward a large barn-like structure.
Inside, an awful screeching greeted her, the sound of wood being slaughtered by some sort of tool. The man wielding the instrument of destruction didn't see her, his head bent over his work. Laura looked her fill. A suspender had fallen from one shoulder, and his blue shirt was covered with sawdust, as was his hair—was it blond?—and his dark trousers. She could almost hear his deltoids as they shoved the plane back and forth over the wood, filing away the cumbersome shape that resembled a headboard.
While Laura waited for him to notice her, she looked around. The space was filled with furniture in various stages of completion: bed frames, armoires, desks, tables, and chairs, each a simple work of artistry even her untrained eye could appreciate.
Clean tools hung on a pegboard, next to a Dry-Erase board with schedules worked out in careful handwriting—surprisingly modern touches for an Amish workshop. There was even a phone on the desk. But no electric lights shone, just lanterns hanging where their light could illuminate the work area. She breathed in, savoring the scent of fresh wood, and sneezed.
The noise stopped abruptly, and the man looked up at her with startled eyes.
"Hi. Are you Jacob Hostetler?"
"Ja—yes, I am Jacob Hostetler," he said.
Laura caught her breath. Unlike most Amish men she'd seen, this one didn't have a beard hiding his chin. She took a moment to admire his strong jaw sprinkled with sawdust, firm lips, and eyes the color of flax blossoms. A dreamboat. An Amish dreamboat, she corrected.
Still…she couldn't help appreciating the muscular chest traced by his suspenders, muscles that came from hard work, not the latest high-intensity interval training.
"What can I do for you?" he asked, his voice slightly accented with measured vowels, deep consonants. Melodic, like a sensual ballad…
She pulled her thoughts back from where they very definitely shouldn't be.
"I'm looking for a cradle. Sam Zimmerman said you'd have one."
He nodded. "And Sam would have been speaking the truth yesterday. Today I have no cradles."
"Oh, darn. I was really hoping… I need it soon, you see."
His glance fell to her midsection.
"Not for me," she said. "For my sister. She's having a baby next month." She gave him a smile, one that had won her countless roles. All she wanted was a sturdy, well-built cradle, and she had a feeling this man could grant that wish.
"Someone bought the last cradle yesterday. Maybe you should try Peter Chubb over at Bird-in-Hand."
"But I heard you were the best." She gave him another winsome smile and considered fluttering her eyelashes. Charm, however, didn't seem to be going over very well. Not even a trace of interest in those incredible blue eyes. Maybe the Amish were immune.
He shook his head. "I am afraid Zimmerman told you a whopper. I'm only the second best cradle maker. Maybe even third." He rubbed the wood he was planing. "Now, if it was a bed you wanted…"
"You'd make me a bed?"
"Ja. That I can do."
"But not a cradle."
"Cradles are for making in the winter. They're small; I can put them together inside the house in the evening. There's no sense heating the two places. Now it's spring, I can make you a bed, or an armoire. Something for your electronic equipment, maybe. But no cradle."
Laura decided he was being stubborn, and she knew how to deal with stubborn. She widened her eyes and gave him her best pathetic look, then added the words that never failed to get results. "I'll pay extra. Twice what you normally charge."
He shook his head. "A cradle is not worth that. Now, if you want to talk to Peter—"
"But he's not here…" She waited a beat, then added, "and you are. I can wait—maybe a week. Can't you make me one tiny little cradle? Please?" Pretty please with sugar on top, she pleaded silently.
He wiped his cheeks with a nearby rag and a layer of dust fell off, revealing a face that belonged on a movie poster. Finally he said, with a reluctant edge to his voice, "Ben Troyer says we're in for a cold snap by the end of next week. So I suppose I can make this cradle for you. You want oak or ash?"
"What's the difference?"
"Ash is lighter, not so much wood grain. Here." He picked up a yellow piece of wood. "This is ash. See?" His finger traced the smooth lines. "Not so sturdy as oak, but a cradle won't be used hard, like a chair or a bed."
Laura could swear he blushed. He really was adorable. But not for her, she reminded herself.
"Ash, then," she agreed. "I can give you a number where I'm staying—or why don't I just stop by again in a week?" she added, remembering that the Amish didn't use telephones except in emergencies.
Jacob nodded, and began filling out an order form. He didn't even blink when she told him her name. Not that unusual, especially among the Amish. Laura glanced around the shop, tantalized by the sight of gracefully sculpted furniture in the corners. She wished she had time to explore the shop and this man, who, despite his gruff manner, had the appearance of an archangel. She told herself it was simply research—she'd spent a week with the Amish, but had yet to find out what made them tick.
Before she could find that out, or ask about the pieces of furniture that enticed her from the rear of the shop, a little blond boy raced through the door.
"Dat! There's a red truck outside. Just like we saw in—" He slid to a stop when he saw Laura.
"Daniel, say hello to Laura Hayes. It is her red truck you saw."
"Hello, Daniel." She held out a hand, enchanted by the boy. Ear-length hair poked below the brim of a hat that seemed too big for his head, a suspender trailed over one shoulder, and scuffed boots showed beneath pants that ended at his ankles. "It's not really my car. I'm just renting it for a while. Would you like to see inside?"
Before Daniel could answer, Jacob shook his head. "You have chores to do. Grandmother will be needing you in the house."
Laura had the feeling she'd just crossed the imaginary line that separated the Amish from their neighbors. While they were friendly and unfailingly courteous, they were as leery of strangers as any modern parents.
"Yes, Dat." Daniel left, but not before giving Laura a look filled with curiosity.
Laura watched him go. "He speaks English well," she said to Jacob.
"He picked it up from our visits into town."
Laura knew the Amish spoke Pennsylvania Deitsch, a form of German, in their homes, and children didn't learn English until they went to school. "He must be very bright."
Jacob looked up, his expression inscrutable. "He's as hardheaded as any five-year-old boy." Dismissing the compliment as if it were blasphemy, he said, "I'll have the cradle finished by next week. You can pick it up then."
Laura bit her lip. "I may have to leave town for a few days…but I'll be happy to pay for shipping."
Jacob nodded. "I'll ship it, then. You can write the address on the invoice."
When Laura reached for a pen to fill out the form, she noticed a book on the desk, half hidden under a pile of receipts. She tilted her head to read the title: The Life of Frank Lloyd Wright.
"Interesting book?" she asked, passing the form to him.
His gaze met hers and for a minute she thought he would agree, or launch into a book review, but instead he banked his interest and shrugged. "It passes the time."
"He built beautiful homes. I've toured Fallingwater, near Pittsburgh."
"He only dreamed them," Jacob replied. "Someone else built them."
He handed her the invoice, signed with his neat signature. "You'll have your cradle in a week."
The scent of springtime evaporated when Laura Hayes left his workshop. Jacob swiped at the dust on his jaw, hoping it hadn't dropped open like Daniel's when he'd gawked at the red Jeep in the driveway.
With a soft cloth, he pried the sawdust that had accumulated along the edge of his handsaw. He glanced at the lumber stacked against one wall, wondering if he had enough ash boards to make the cradle for Laura Hayes. She'd had the air of one used to getting what she desired, a notion that usually brought out Jacob's stubborn streak, but for some reason he'd wanted to please her. She reminded him of a beautiful child who gathered blessings like dandelion blossoms, all too easily spoiled.
But it wasn't any of his business. The woman had come to buy a cradle, and a cradle she'd get.
He hung the saw back in its place on the pegboard and checked his pocket watch; another twenty minutes until his mother would have dinner ready. He opened a drawer and pulled out an old calculus text and a spiral bound notebook. Sitting at his desk, he opened the book, sharpened a pencil, and began to read. The problems were difficult—especially for someone with only an eighth grade education—but Jacob plowed through them the same way old Jonas Lapp plowed his back twenty acres. Methodically, reverently, as if the intricacies of higher math were his calling.
Although calculus wasn't taught in the one-room schoolhouse he'd attended, a working knowledge of differential equations was necessary, he'd found, in predicting the bending ability of the various woods he used. He designed much of his own furniture, inspired by the artisans of the Arts and Crafts movement, as well as simple Amish design.
The bishop wouldn't have approved of his book learning, but Jacob had come to an agreement with the bishop long ago. In fact, he'd often suspected Bishop Beiler had a soft spot for him—though he'd never go so far as to bend the rules of the Ordnung.
He'd had time to read one page before he heard steps approaching. It was his mother, sounding out of breath. "Jacob! Is Daniel with you?"
"No. I haven't seen him since the English woman left."
"He's not in the house, or the horse shed. I have searched everywhere."
"He could have gone over to visit Aaron. With no school today, he probably just got bored."
"He would not go without permission."
Jacob knew she was right, but before the logic could work into fear, he pushed it away. Daniel was probably hiding, just like Jacob had done when he was a boy with five sisters to plague him. Of course Daniel had no sisters, or brothers, either—maybe he had gone to Aaron's, after all.
"He probably just forgot he was a well-behaved boy. Sometimes that happens." Jacob thought of the books in his desk, ordered from a mail order source he'd accessed from the computer in the library. Yes, sometimes a person just forgot the rules.
"I'll walk over to Donner's farm. You check the shed again. Maybe he's found where Susie hid her kittens."
Rachel shook her head, worry slicing new lines in her forehead. She'd lost a child before—Jacob's only brother—when he fell into a corn silo before Jacob was born. Farms could be dangerous places for little boys.
Minutes later, Jacob hurried across the field his brother-in-law now farmed, wet with last night's rain. The freshly plowed mud tugged at his boots, slowing him down, until it felt as if he were taking a never-ending nightmarish journey. There were no small boot tracks in the mud, just the leftover stubble of corn stalks and an eerie silence that fed the fear in his heart.
When he arrived at the Donner's, six children of various ages were planting spring onions in the large garden plot, but Daniel wasn't one of them. Aaron hadn't seen him since yesterday. A wasted trip, except Donner returned the plunge router he'd borrowed. Seeing Jacob's worry, Marvin Donner told him, "I'll send Ben back with you. He can come back and get us if you haven't found him. We'll all help you look."
"I'm grateful for the offer. Surely he's just hiding somewhere."
But when he arrived back home, Rachel met him across the yard. "He's not here. I've looked everywhere. Our Daniel is gone."
This time, Jacob let the fear grab hold. He prayed, silently, to a God he knew very well would as soon take a child as he had once taken the child's mother.
Beside him, Rachel, her kapp askew from her frantic searching, moved her mouth in a whispered prayer:
Dear Gott, please, do not take this child from me!
Laura parked the Jeep at the bed and breakfast where she was staying in Philadelphia. Thinking of the calls she needed to make, she almost left her purchases in the back, but at the last minute she opened the rear cargo door.
From one end of the Ohio Star quilt she'd bought, a blond head was sticking out. From the other end stretched a familiar pair of tiny brown boots. She lifted the quilt. Daniel, the boy from the Hostetlers', lay sound asleep underneath, like Little Boy Blue gone astray.
She'd kidnapped him—accidentally, of course—but still, a wave of guilt flooded her. Poor kid. Her radio had been on too loud to hear so much as a sniffle, and he'd probably been too scared to get her attention.
He must have crawled into her car while she was talking to his father. His family would be frantic—she should call them. But then she remembered they wouldn't have a phone in their home. The quickest way to relieve their fears would be to drive this little guy back home, as fast as possible.
She nudged his shoulder gently. "Daniel, honey, wake up."
He yawned, and rubbed his eyes sleepily. A delivery truck lumbered by, then squealed its brakes at the stop sign. Daniel sat up and blinked, looking around at the city street. With a voice that quivered only slightly, he said, "Are we in Strasburg?"
"No, sweetie, we're in Philadelphia. But I'm going to take you back home, right now. Your parents are probably worried sick about you."
"We went for a ride?"
"A long ride. You must have climbed into my car. Do you remember?"
He nodded. "I wanted to see inside. Then the car started moving and I was afraid." He looked at her with eyes as blue as Delft porcelain, slightly unfocused from sleep. "Where's my dat? My grossmutter?"
"They're at home, wondering where you are, I bet. Let's see how fast we can get back there." She lifted him out of the cargo area and buckled him into the backseat, ensuring a safe ride this time. He seemed bemused, but not alarmed. It wasn't every day an Amish child traveled by car, Laura knew, but they did occasionally take automobile rides from English drivers who provided "taxi" service to their Amish neighbors.
She reversed direction, leaving the city and following Highway 30 back to Lancaster. Although it was dark now, she drove as fast as she dared, knowing how concerned his parents must be. Daniel, who seemed shy at first finding himself with a total stranger, soon warmed up, unable to resist asking her questions: How fast would her car go? What were all those lights for? How do you open the glove box? By the time they reached Lancaster, she'd exhausted her knowledge of the rental and had resorted to digging out the owner's manual and handing it to him. At least it kept him occupied, and warded off the tears lost boys were prone to.
Laura had asked a few questions of her own, and discovered he didn't have a mother. She'd "gone to Heaven," he'd told her, then asked if she could please pass the truck in front of them, so he could count the wheels.
His father must be so proud—and worried—she thought, as she pulled into the drive at the Hostetlers'. Several buggies were parked in the lane, and the house was lit up as if it were on the public utility grid. Several people milled around in the yard, all of them dressed in Amish clothing.
Laura stopped the Jeep next to a buggy. She got out and began unbuckling Daniel from his seat.
An older man hurried over, and when the Jeep's light illuminated her passenger, he removed his hat and said, "Danke Gott. Daniel, mein son." He peered into the back as Laura lifted Daniel from the seat. "You have brought our Daniel home to us. How can we thank you?"
"Oh, no, I just—you see…"
Daniel wiggled around to face the man. "I went for a ride, Bishop Beiler."
Laura was trying to figure out why they weren't charging her with kidnapping, when the door to the house opened and Jacob raced down the porch steps.
The old man turned to him, a wide smile on his face. "It is our Daniel, safe and sound. I told you God would answer our prayers." Hatless, his face stark with worry, Jacob stopped at the car, his gaze fastened on Daniel.
"He's fine," Laura told him. "He was in my car when I stopped in Philadelphia. He must have climbed in the back and hidden under the quilt. He was asleep—" She handed Daniel over to his father, who clutched the prodigal boy to his chest and closed his eyes as if holding back tears.
Finally he lifted his gaze to Laura. "Thank you for bringing him back to us. We have been very worried."
Daniel pulled away from his father's tight grip. "I went in the Jeep, Dat. Did you know a Jeep can go one hundred miles in one hour? And there's a man on the radio who sings about—"
"Shoes," Laura inserted, before Daniel could quote the lines from the latest pop song that had blared from the radio earlier. "There's a shoe sale. At Kaslow's," she added helpfully, hoping Daniel hadn't heard her singing off-key with Dave Matthews.
Jacob lowered Daniel to the ground. With a stern look, he told him, "Daniel, you have misbehaved. We were all very worried about you."
Daniel's chin dropped.
"You will have to be punished, do you understand?"
Laura's heart sank. "Oh, he wasn't bad. He just fell asleep. Surely you can't—"
Jacob turned the stern look to her. "This is not your concern. It is between my son and me."
"But you're not going to—"
The older man interrupted. "Jacob, I think we should offer the Lord a prayer of thanks for Daniel's safe return. And we should offer this woman a cup of coffee." A gentle smile appeared above his gray beard. "I am Samuel Beiler. Would you like to come into the house? I know Daniel's grandmother would like to thank you, too, for his safe return."
"Oh no, I couldn't—"
But her protest went unheeded by the old man. "Come, we've got hot coffee and plenty of food inside. At least have yourself a bite before you go back to the city."
"I appreciate that, but—"
"The bishop is right," Jacob said, his hand still clutching Daniel's. "You have come out of your way to bring Daniel home. We would like to repay your kindness."
Laura couldn't turn down the invitation, especially when it meant a chance to better observe the Amish up close and personal.
"All right. I'd love to join you. I'm Laura," she told the bishop. "Laura Hayes." But the name didn't seem to register on him, and Laura was grateful there was one place where, despite her publicist's best efforts, she could be completely anonymous.
Inside the house, the bishop steered her through a crowd of more than a dozen women and children, introducing her. The men who'd been out searching the fields were trickling in, having heard the good news from one of the older boys.
She looked around the kitchen, a mixture of old-fashioned and modern. A lantern hung low over the table, and another lit the kitchen. The stove looked like a set piece from "Little House on the Prairie." The refrigerator appeared normal, but it operated on gas, she knew from her research. Bright daffodils draped over the rim of a glass jar in the windowsill, a nod to frivolity otherwise absent from the décor.
There were wide openings between the rooms, useful during the church services held in their homes. The living room wasn't cluttered with knick-knacks, nor were the gleaming wood floors concealed under rugs. The whole effect would have been chicly minimalist if the house had been located in California.
The bishop's voice boomed above the others. "Now we should all offer thanks to Gott, before we eat any of this food the women have prepared." He bowed his head, along with the rest of the group, and they prayed silently. It wasn't their way to pray aloud.
After a minute the bishop raised his head. "We have much to be grateful for on this night, and much food to eat. I think Rachel has emptied her pantry."
"I've been wanting to get rid of all those canned beans. I planted too many last year," Rachel demurred, serving plates for the men who'd already lined up. Laura noticed Jacob wasn't one of them; instead, he stood quietly while the older men took their plates. Was he being polite, or was the ordeal he'd just been through enough to steal his appetite?
He turned, and his eyes met hers. Awareness tingled along her spine, like a quick shot of useless adrenaline. If he could read her thoughts, he'd surely turn red, but his face was impassive, the smooth planes chiseled like a fine piece of wood, framed by unruly blond hair, a shade darker than Daniel's.
Then someone urged her to take a plate, and she joined the line at the counter, where steaming dishes reminded her how hungry she was. She'd only had a bagel for breakfast, and a Frappuccino for lunch. She'd been grabbing dinner at the organic café near the bed and breakfast in Philadelphia, but was getting tired of sprouts and wheatgrass.
The bishop motioned to a spot at the table across from him, and she sat down, aware she'd been granted the honor of eating with the men. Although she'd learned a lot about Amish life, there was plenty more she wanted to know, things she hadn't been able to learn from the Amish family she'd visited in Ohio. Things the books didn't mention—such as what it was like to wake up every morning and know you were going to live with the same man all your life. The Amish didn't get divorced, and extramarital affairs were rare.
She leaned toward the bishop. "There are a lot of people here. I can't believe this many turned out on such short notice. Especially without a telephone."
"Ben Donner made it to five farms. Everyone dropped what they were doing and came to search for the boy."
"That's incredible. I can't imagine that happening in California."
"It is our way," he replied. "When one is in need we all do what we can to help."
She raised an eyebrow. "Amish socialism?"
He laughed. "We're not political, but I've heard it described in such a way. I like the phrase 'one for all and all for one.' From the book by that fellow Dumas."
Laura blinked. "You've read The Three Musketeers?"
The bishop put a finger to his lips and gave her a wink. "It was during my running around years, what we call the rumspringa. Others would go to the movies, I went to the library." He nodded toward Jacob. "He was the same way. Always had his nose in a book. His father used to worry about him, getting worldly ideas."
Laura didn't tell him Jacob still had a penchant for worldly reading material. Instead she wondered aloud, "How do you keep them coming back? After they've had a taste of the world—movies, cars, fancy sneakers…"
"Look around you." He gestured at the room. "This is what they can't find on the outside. Family, community. All for one," he added. "The path of separation is a long and lonely road. Not even for fast cars and store-bought clothes is it worth it."
"You're probably right," she said. "I had a fast car. It got stuck in the snow at my sister's house in Idaho. A guy with a pair of Clydesdales pulled it out."
He laughed. "It is true, despite our lifestyle, we all have our trials to bear. Right now I think Daniel will have a trial for a few days. But he has learned a good lesson." Then he shrugged and added, "Of course, we were all boys once." He leaned closer, his brown eyes twinkling. "It is a good thing, I think, that D'Artagnon didn't drive a red truck."
Laura laughed. The bishop, now etched in Laura's mind as an elderly D'Artagnon, rose from the table and patted his stomach appreciatively, as one of the women hurried to take his plate.
Laura put her own plate in the kitchen, returned the warm greetings of the women who were washing up, then found Jacob standing near the front door, having seen a family off. "I'm really sorry about what happened," she said. "You must have been so worried."
"There's no need for you to apologize. It is Daniel who is responsible for frightening us out of our wits."
"I hope he's not in too much trouble."
"Not as much trouble as the chickens when he cleans out the coop this week."
"Can a little boy handle that big of a chore?"
"We've only got the five chickens. Or maybe four," he said, glancing toward the kitchen where the women were putting away the casseroles.
"Oh." Laura decided she didn't want to go there. It had been years since she'd eaten anything with a face, even a slightly ugly face. "I bet you're wishing I'd never shown up. First I bug you about a cradle, then I kidnap your son."
He shrugged. "Without you outsiders, we'd have nothing but the weather patterns for entertainment."
She looked around the room. A lively game of Parcheesi was in progress in one corner, well-worn books filled a cabinet on one wall, and rounds of laughter could be heard coming from the kitchen. "Somehow I doubt that. I think you all do just fine without TV and video games and the latest must-have gadget."
He followed her gaze. "Ja, we should charge admission to all this fun. We could put that guy Disney out of business."
"Not a bad idea. You know how many Englishers pay thousands for a spa vacation when they can get the same thing just by turning off the computer and the phone?"
"Then why don't they?"
She thought about it. "Connections. We need to connect with people. There's not this sense of community." The bishop's words came back to her. "All for one, and one for all."
She shook off an unaccustomed pang of envy. Her name could get tables at the best restaurants, yet she could count on one hand the friends who'd give up a hair appointment to help her out of a jam.
But the Amish probably didn't approve of self-pity, either.
Jacob's gaze traveled around the room. These were the same people who'd come to the house at the news his father had died, who'd helped out when Daniel was born. The same people he sat next to at church, the same men and women he'd gone to school with. They were family, despite the fact they didn't all share the same bloodlines.
"Our world is much smaller. Only a few square miles," he said. "It is easier to be all for one when that one is just a few minutes' walk from home."
"I suppose," she said, but Jacob could see she didn't look convinced. Another Englisher determined to romanticize the Plain way of life. Sure, they all wanted to come live the simple life—until they realized their laptops didn't work on twelve-volt battery power.
"I'd better be going. Thanks for the meal," she said, and in the instant before she turned to leave, Jacob discovered her eyes were the color of the pond after a spring rain.
It had been years since he'd noticed the color of a woman's eyes.
Perhaps it was the shock of discovering Daniel missing. His heart had stopped thudding against his chest, but his hands still shook like a gas generator. He wondered, as he watched her truck lights come on, if they'd ever be good for handling tools again.
One by one, the others made their way back home. Soon only the bishop remained, overseeing his departing flock. He had jumped on his horse, bareback, to help search. Now Jacob could laugh at the sight of the old man clinging to Belle's back, in too much of a hurry to properly hitch his buggy. Horseback riding was considered a worldly pursuit, something like playing tennis, and few of the Amish knew how to do it properly.
"Are you all right, Jacob?" the bishop asked him, standing at the door.
Jacob nodded. "Just a fear that won't go away. It could have been so much worse."
"We were all worried. Your family is much loved in this community. You have suffered too much loss these last few years. First your father, then Susanna…"
"It was God's will," Jacob reminded him. "But for God to take Daniel—I would have had a few words with Him about that."
The bishop nodded sadly. "It is human nature to question the ways of God. But God has seen fit to bring Daniel back to us. We must thank Him, and save our questions for another day."
"His questioning nature is what got Daniel into trouble in the first place. Tell me, why has God given us this need to know if he will only punish us when we ask these questions?"
A smile lifted his gray beard. "Because it is those questions that make our journey so interesting."
Jacob looked over to where Daniel played with the marble ladder he'd made him, and he nodded. "Except tonight my journey was a little too interesting for my taste."
"Ja, that it was." Bishop Beiler laughed, then, eyeing his horse tied to the back of the wagon where the Lapps were waiting, he hurried out the door.
The sound of Daniel's laughter reminded Jacob again how close he'd come to losing his son, of those moments when he wondered if God was punishing him for a worldly interest in mathematics, in a woman who wore tight jeans and red boots and a smile that could tempt a man who'd just as soon not be bothered by sins of the flesh.


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