Who Brings Forth the Wind (Kensington Chronicles) (56 page)

they'd been married, and now this was one more to add to the

list. Tanner led her to a seat then and let her cry. He was

thankful that no one disturbed them.

When Stacy could control herself, Tanner began to speak.

He told her how empty he'd been feeling inside for the last

year and how much he'd begun to think of eternity.

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"I'm not a young man anymore, you know. I'm 56 this year

and I've lived much of that time for myself. It was more than

time for a change, a permanent change."

"Oh, Tanner. Wait until Brandon hears," Stacy sniffed

"You can't know how he's prayed for you.*'

Tanner smiled. "I'm looking forward to seeing him.

There's so much I want to know. So much I need to know."

They talked on for some time, and then Tanner stood,

eager to go and share with his family. Stacy opted to stay where she was and watch the scene unfold. She smiled, tears

coming to her eyes again, as they thronged him, arms hugging

amid cries of delight and praise to God.

"I never wanted anyone else, Father." Stacy spoke out

loud "From the moment I laid eyes on Tanner, I knew my

heart was lost. Then You chose me, now You have chosen him.

In Your love You have given me my deepest desire."

A breeze had come up, and Stacy's words were gently

snatched away. Not that it mattered. God had heatrd them and

as soon as her family, who was now coming to see her, arrived,

she would gladly say them again.

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