The Barefoot Believers (27 page)
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Authors: Annie Jones
“When my adoptive mother ran away,” Moxie said quietly, “she left a note that asked a questionââIsn't there something better than this?' I think I finally have an answer.”
Kate and Jo waited.
“To be loved. To feel productive. To be happy.” Moxie took a sip of tea and sighed. “It's a blessing. Is there anything better?”
“Maybe,” Kate conceded, sipping her tea as well. “But if there is, I'm in no hurry to run off to try to find it.”
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THE BAREFOOT BELIEVERS
Copyright © 2008 by Luanne Jones
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