THE FERALS 



By Tessa Harvey

And so it was. Of course there were some hiccups - Brodie was delighted to have a new mum, but Sophie found it a little hard to have to answer to Jake as well as Alice. Jake tried hard to be fair and supportive and Sophie gradually adjusted.

The wedding was beautiful. Brodie absolutely refused to be page boy, but Sophie was delighted to be a bridesmaid and flower girl. It was a lovely day. Both families were happy for them.

A year later, a little boy was born - Alec James. Ethel was delighted as James was for Jake's grandad, Jim Tyson, who had been a friend to Ethel for many a year. Both children were very happy. Brodie happy no longer to be the youngest and Sophie very pleased to have a "live" doll to look after.

Alice and Jake both had faith challenges, but as the pastor had said, a threefold cord is not easily broken.

Jake's faith helped him with his colleague, John. There was hope and light in a darkening world. Only God had all the answers, but the family learned to trust Him.

There were always going to be challenges, but faith made a way where often there seemed to be no way. 
And prayer does make a difference. There was one time when hope seemed to disappear, but.....that's another story.

THE END


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