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- Dear Marcail
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Yes, we agreed, Marcail informed her. Katie, what are you so upset about? Youve sung in church a million times.
This is different.
Why is it different?
Because Rigg will be there, Kate thought, but didnt bother to voice that sentiment to her sister. Kate was certain she was going to go in front of that church and make a total fool of herself. Why, shed never be able to face Rigg again!
Kate knew the minute she saw Sean that he was just as nervous as she. They exchanged an agonized glance and did little more than play with their breakfast.
It would have helped to be called to the front immediately after the service began, but there were announcements to be made and then the congregation sang a few songs. When the time finally came, Bill was not satisfied by just allowing Pastor Keller to call them forward. He went into the pulpit and introduced them as though they were a traveling band.
I know all of you have had the privilege of meeting Kaitlin, Sean and Marcail Donovan, and probably most of you know that they grew up as missionary children in Hawaii. But I dont think many of you know that all three of them are fluent in Hawaiian. And this morning theyve agreed to sing for us in that beautiful language.
On those words Kate, with her heart pounding and wishing theyd had some sort of accompaniment, led the way to the front. None of the Donovans realized how beautiful they sounded a cappella.
The song they shared was the same one they had sung for the Taylors many weeks ago and since it was short, they sang it through twice. Both Kate and Sean were nearly giddy with relief that it was over, when Pastor Keller jumped from his seat and asked them for more.
For a moment the two older Donovans stood frozen, their minds blank and then Marcail saved the day by suggesting another hymn. This happened two more times making a total of four songs and at one point, Kate remembered they were singing to the Lord. As she committed the lyrics to God along with her voice, all self-consciousness disappeared.
When they moved from the front back to their seats, Kate sat down next to Rigg. She didnt look at him but could feel his eyes on her. When he reached over and gave her hand a squeeze her whole being melted with relief. Kate smiled at Rigg with her heart in her eyes.
Pastor Keller began his sermon just after that. Kaitlin had been too uncomfortable up front to look beyond the second row or she would have seen Joey Parker sitting in the last church pew.
She did catch sight of him as they exited, disappearing around the corner of the church toward home. She nearly ran to intercept him and he stopped reluctantly. He looked at her with shy embarrassment.
Hi Joey. Did you hear me sing?