Tina Radcliffe

Stranded with the Rancher


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side and gave her a long hug. “Look, I promise to call the house when I need help.”

      “Thank you,” she whispered.

      The landline began to ring and Dan reached for the receiver, grateful for the interruption.

      “Hey, Ben. Okay, got the situation covered. Yeah, no problem. I’ll keep you in the loop and we’ll be praying.”

      His mother raised her brows, concern on her face.

      “Ben’s at the Paradise Hospital. Deke Andrews’s dad fell on the ice and broke a hip.”

      “Oh, no. What’s the situation?”

      “On his way into surgery. Maybe you better call the Paradise Ladies Auxiliary and tell them to start the prayer chain.”

      “Yes. Yes. I’ll do that.” She frowned. “So does that mean you’re on call again?”

      “Deke was covering for me. Now call duty is mine again. You can add the ranch to your prayer list, as well, because if those cows start calving early and I get called out on a medical emergency you might find yourself helping out with more than you signed on for.”

      Elsie merely grinned, excited as a kid. “Just like the old days. I used to help your father when calving season began.”

      “I’m glad you’re happy, because I keep thinking about all the potentials for disaster. Every cow counts, as Joe always says, and he’s not going to understand if I leave the ranch to tend to a mere human when his precious cows are calving.”

      “You can only do your best.”

      “I hope my best is good enough. Joe’s been through enough. I don’t want to let him down now.”

      “I’m proud of you, Dan, and I know Joe will be, as well. Just remember you aren’t in this alone. The Lord is on your side, and so am I.”

      Dan shook his head as his mother’s words sank in. “You’re right, Mom. I’m not alone.” He smiled. “How’d you get to be so smart?”

      Elsie merely grinned.

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