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trustworthy. A good driver. Too bad Sweet Life doesn’t have a van.”
    “You’ll have to interview them.”
    “So I’ll need questions, applications that include reference checks, and I might as well come up with duties and responsibilities.”
    Auntie glanced at the clock. “They’ll want to know how much time it requires.”
    Carly scribbled. “And they’ll need supervision and accountability.” She set down her pencil and sipped her tea. “This is going to be a big job.”
    “But all you need now is the plan. When it comes to implementing, you delegate.”
    Gazing into the distance, Carly wondered if Sherie would get involved. What if nobody wanted to be involved? She couldn’t do everything. First, she needed someone with artistic talents to do the posters. And she didn’t have much spare time, except weekends. She worked some Saturdays. Worry traipsed up her spine. She needed to outline a timetable with phases. Her train of thought was broken when Cocoa zipped through the kitchen and back out again.
    “Ach. What’s it up to now?” Auntie asked.
    “Cocoa’s just playing. He’s happy.”
    “Humph. It’s spoiled.”
    “You’re an artist. Can you do my posters?”
    “If I can find the time. I wasn’t going to say anything, but I’m taking some of my designs to the Quiltopia.”
    Carly leaned back in her chair. “That’s great.”
    “Now don’t tell anybody.”
    “Of course not.”
    “So what else you need?”
    Carly shrugged. “I need a slogan to make this plan sparkle. I’ve racked my brain, and I can’t come up with anything good. I couldn’t sleep last night and won’t be able to sleep again until I have one.
Adam’s kiss hadn’t helped any.
    “The gift of time is priceless.”
    “You’re on the right track,” Carly nodded.
    “Volunteers make each day brighter.”
    “That’s good.”
But not quite right.
    Auntie patted her hand. “Don’t worry, dear. It will come to you. Maybe on the ride home.”
    Carly recognized the brush off, which meant Aunt Fannie was eager to get back to her project. She had her own goals and hadn’t been able to come up with the magic slogan. As she tucked Cocoa under her arm, she thanked her aunt for the help she’d given.
    “You’re welcome. I hope that rabbit doesn’t jump off and break its neck.”

CHAPTER FIVE
    C arly had avoided Adam since the kiss but would see him within the hour. She’d donned her Sunday best for the birthday party, a pink floral made in the same modest design as her solid-colored clothes. She wished her new solid blue had been ready and hoped she didn’t appear overly zealous wearing the print.
    “Penny for your thoughts, over there.”
    She glanced across the truck at Jimmy. Normally he wore jeans, but tonight he looked handsome dressed in loose black slacks and a white button-down shirt. It was the male uniform of Old Holley Conservative Mennonite Fellowship members. While his wavy blond hair and tall, wiry frame attracted females and his gregarious personality had filled their homes with friends, it was his protective care that was so endearing. Most of the time. “I’m just a little nervous. I’ve never been to the Lapp place.”
    “You and Adam friends now?” His voice held a cautious note, probably because of the initial contention he’d stirred up with Carly when he’d asked Adam to keep an eye out for her.
    Her head swiveled, “Why?”
    Jimmy shrugged while turning off of the Halsey—Sweet Home Road and steering onto a narrow road with Christmas trees in neat rows on either side. “You’ve never been before, and now you’re invited.”
    “Ann invited me. His sisters threw a big party since it was his thirtieth. She must have heard we were…”
    He grinned. “You see my point.”
    She hoped they were still on friendship status. “You’re right. Guess I never gave it much thought.”
Until lately.
    “Adam warned me you’ve been getting Simon Lapp riled up over some volunteer