Hannah Parrish, Amelia Declose and Grace Singleton meet and become friends in a boardinghouse in Pennsylvania. Deciding to pool their funds, they move to Covington, North Carolina, into a rundown farmhouse that Amelia has inherited. In time, Grace, the peacemaker, acquires a companion, Bob, and Hannah marries the neighbor across the street, George Maxwell, known by friends as Max.

Hannah and Max are very happy creating a park and garden they've saved from developers. Everything is great until Max's son Zachary shows up at their doorstep with a young pregnant wife from India in tow, needing a place to stay. Years before, friction occurred between Max and Zachary when upon his mother's death, Zachary suddenly left with no explanation to his father.

Zach's beautiful young wife, Sarina, delivers an adorable baby girl, Sarah. Zach, being irresponsible and restless, becomes angry when his father refuses to give him land in the park to develop houses for his income. Again Zach takes off, deserting Sarina, the baby and his family, leaving only a cold note behind. Their faith in God, friends and each other must give them the courage and sight to go forward.

Joan Medlicott's story is a heartwarming tale of the togetherness of a community and close friends combined with their faith in God. The characters are real and together they find peace and happiness in the love of their children and grandchildren. Grace is a warm and understanding woman, there for anyone who needs her. Amelia is a gifted photographer who wraps her life around her daughter-in-law and grandchild. If you want a story that uplifts you and leaves you feeling good, this is one of those must-read books.