"A miracle of grace and forgiveness."
Reviewed by Viki Ferrell
Posted September 4, 2016
Amish | Inspirational Amish | Inspirational Romance
At only twenty-three years old, Sarah Yoder is responsible
for running her household and taking care of her four
brothers. Their father died three months ago in an accident
and their mother just left home. Sarah's father suffered
from Bipolar Disorder and was a gambler -- yes, it even
happens in the Amish community. The family is in danger of
losing their house and farm until the Bishop steps in and
rescues them with money from the community's benevolence
fund. But Sarah is still struggling to keep the household
going from day to day. On her way home from church one Sunday, a small Hispanic
boy runs across the road in front of her buggy and into a
warehouse. Sarah and her two youngest brothers go in search
of the boy. They find Mateo and his sister Mia living
inside an old trailer in a cardboard box, abandoned by
their mother. Sarah takes the children home, cleans them
up, feeds them and calls the authorities. But in that short
period of time, Sarah's heart is melted by the children and
their plight, and she wants to keep them. She becomes a
Bridge parent so that Mateo and Mia can be placed in her
home. Now Sarah is a "parent" to six orphaned children. Paul Byler moved to Cody's Creek to help with his brother
Joseph's store when Joseph had a heart attack. Paul decides
to stay and find property to farm. At thirty years old he
still hasn't found his niche in life, nor a wife. Paul
purchases the property next to the Yoder farm and becomes
fast friends with the older Yoder brothers. They help each
other with farming and repairing fences. Paul also takes a
romantic interest in Sarah, but she's not sure she can
handle a husband and the family for which she's
responsibly. Vannetta Chapman brings us another inspiring story in
SARAH'S ORPHANS, the third book in her Plain and
Simple
Miracles series. Travel back to Cody's Creek,
Oklahoma to
this unique Amish community where tractors are used for
farming and even for transportation when needed. SARAH'S
ORPHANS is a story about dealing with grief, being
abandoned and running from life. It's also about giving
grace and forgiveness to others who have hurt us, about
restoration and overcoming our daily struggles. The plot
takes several unexpected twists and turns on its way to a
joyous conclusion. Several social issues are addressed in
this amazing story as well. Ms. Chapman includes some Amish
recipes at the end as a bonus feature. SARAH'S ORPHANS can
be read as a stand-alone, but don't miss out on such a
great series by an outstanding author.
SUMMARY
These orphans may be on their own...but God hasn't
abandoned them. Sarah Yoder belongs to a Plain community in Oklahoma, but
her days are far from simple. Her father suffers from
bipolar disorder—until a tragic accident ends his life and
the abuse he inflicted. Instead of stepping up to provide a
better future, Sarah's mother packs her bags and leaves her
six children behind. Alone with her younger siblings, Sarah is exhausted but
finally at peace. Then she nearly runs over a small Hispanic
boy with her buggy...and somehow finds herself sheltering
two more orphans. Paul Byler moved to Cody's Creek to help his brother in a
time of need. But now that Joseph has recovered from his
heart attack, Paul's ready for a quiet place of his own. The
only problem? His new property lands him next door to the
orphaned Yoder family—and a calling from God he can't seem
to ignore. A story of extraordinary grace and love in the face of
desperate need, Sarah's Orphans is the third
standalone novel in the Plain and Simple Miracles collection
by Vannetta Chapman.
What do you think about this review?
Comments
No comments posted.
Registered users may leave comments.
Log in or register now!
|
© 2003-2024 off-the-edge.net
all rights reserved Privacy Policy