Sisters of Crescent Valley
Forget the Former Things
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Jodie's brain that had been so fuzzy yesterday was now cranked up to a frenzy. She ran to the kitchen and turned off the oven and stove. She should put all the food away, but she didn't want to take any more time. Grabbing her purse, she dashed out of the house and drove to the hospital. She made that trip every day she worked, but this time everything seemed foreign. Jason, her Jason, was in an emergency room right now. She didn't know the extent of his injuries, but the patient services coordinator had said they were serious. Her training and experience as a nurse had not prepared her for this when it came to someone so close to her. Tears trickled out of the corners of her eyes as she prayed, "Oh God! Please, take care of Jason. Help the staff to determine what is wrong and what needs to be done for him. Please, God," she pleaded, "don't let him die." Jodie could not believe that the thought of the possibility of Jason's death had even crept into her brain, but it had and there it was. It felt so weird to park in the emergency department parking, instead of the remote employee lot. She fairly flew into the hospital and scurried up to the desk. "Hi, I'm Jodie Igland and my husband, Jason was brought in by ambulance." She was breathless—not so much because she had rushed to get there, but because of the stress of the situation. "Jodie—it's me—Sandy!" The woman behind the partition looked up with concern. "I'm sorry, Sandy." Jodie ran her fingers through her hair, "I guess I am in such a state that I didn't even look to see who you were." "Here, let me take you to see Jason for a few minutes, and then you can come back to do the paperwork." "Thanks, Sandy," Jodie's reply was barely above a whisper. Sandy handed her a nametag that allowed access to Jason's room. Pointing to the door to her left, she continued, "He is in room T-3. Do you want me to take you there?" "No, I know the way," Jodie responded, having picked up on the "T-3"—Trauma 3. She knew that T-3 was the room reserved in the ER for the most severe trauma patients.
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Sisters Kristen and Jodie Peterson were close when they were young, but now they’re adults who have long since gone their separate ways. The lure of a promising career in the world of fashion has taken Kristen to New York City, while Jodie remains close to home in Crescent Valley, going to college and marrying Jason Igland. But each of them faces a series of setbacks. Kristen’s New York dreams come crashing down, and she has returned to Crescent Valley to start over. And Jodie’s life turns upside down when Jason is in a terrible accident. As the sisters struggle with the challenges of life, they discover more about themselves and the changes that are coming. Are the concepts of hope, grace, restoration, and contentment beyond their grasp? Can the sisters of Crescent Valley find themselves and each other again? Uplifting and heartwarming, this novel tells the story of two sisters on different paths with a distant relationship as they reconnect amid difficulties, thanks to faith and love.
About the Author
Claudia Eggert Harrier has had the urge to write since she was twelve years old. Her career in medical science has kept her well-occupied, but she found time to write inspirational stories, curricula, and promotional materials for various venues. She and her husband, Stephen, have served together in ministry since college. Together they are the parents of two adult children and grandparents to four teens. They currently live in the Pacific Northwest.