With Laci and Mitch anxiously awaiting the arrival of a new baby, they are surrounded by the turmoil of discovering Mama's illness while their two sons fight over the love of a woman.
A white Christmas brings a moment of joy, but Laci’s faith is tested again when their baby clings to life.
Together the Young family must lean on each other and the only One who can truly give them strength.
Will they find the faith they need…even through the snow?"
Sandy lives in her hometown of Mt. Vernon, IL enjoying life with her two youngest kids, and works full time for a local hospital as a health consultant. Most mornings she can be found at her local bookstore-coffee shop among friends, looking for inspiration and writing her next novel.
This book started out a little rough for me. At first, the
characters came off a little too snarky for my tastes, and I was prepared to
dislike them. As the story continued, I realized the author wrote several of
the characters to be quippy and outgoing. I felt the characters matured and
settled down as the story progressed and they faced the challenges that arose. By
the end, I enjoyed reading about these same characters
There was the romance of the mature parents of a
blended family who were expecting their first child together. Another romance,
including a bit of a love triangle, also developed with some of the adult
children of this couple. Although there were several instances of suggestive
bedroom talk, this was a sweet romance with no explicit bedroom scenes. As the
story progressed, the overriding themes that developed were the strength found
in loving families supporting each other through difficulties, and the
importance of faith in God.
There was plenty of action in this story—challenges this
family faced which captivated and held my interest. It also became apparent to
me that the author herself, or someone close to her, had personal experience
with two of the health challenges that became part of the plot. Those
particular scenes were very well written. She not only brought out the
emotional impact on those who suffered the conditions as well as the characters
who loved them, but she described the illnesses in terms the reader could
understand. It helped me appreciate the difficulties experienced by people with
those health conditions. In that respect, I found the book educational as well
as fascinating.
The more I read, the more I enjoyed this story. The last
several chapters completely held my interest as I waited to see how
things worked out for this family. This book is well worth reading.
Excerpt 3.
At first, she thought she was just seeing things.
Another appeared, and then another. Laci looked up and smiled, then closed her
eyes and tilted her head back so she could catch them in her mouth as they
fell. She felt like a little
kid and wanted to spin around but knew her body wasn’t really up for that.
kid and wanted to spin around but knew her body wasn’t really up for that.
The
flakes grew larger, falling faster and faster and her face was now wet from the
melted snow. When she opened her eyes however, the few soft snowflakes had
turned into flurries, a veritable snowstorm in a few short minutes. She gasped with
delight. “Let it snow!” She yelled with joy, holding out her hands and walking
around in circles. It reminded her of a day, not long ago, when she had danced
in the rain and asked God to heal her cancer.
“It’s snowing!” Travis yelled, running to
the window. “Can I go outside with mom?” He asked.
Mitch raised his eyebrow. “What are you
talking abou—?”
Mitch turned to the window and saw Laci
standing in the snow. “What in the world is that woman doing?” Immediately, he
tore out the back door. “Laci Jean!” He shouted as he ran down the deck stairs toward
her.
“It’s snowing, Mitch! It’s really snowing!”
She shouted with excitement and turned toward him, but as she did her foot slipped
on the snow-covered grass. Her legs gave way.
“LACI!”
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