A Vision of Lucy by Margaret Brownley

This is a story about Lucy, a young women who drfeams of becoming a successful photographer at the Rocky Creek newspaper. Lucy isan intelligent women but very clumsy. She takes her camera and climbs a tree to get a picture of the wild white mustang but when the stage coach rolls in and is robbed she ends up on the top of the stage coach. The stage coach takes off and there is no one driving. Lucy is terrified and then she meets David Wolf and again she is in a mess. She has never seen him before but something about him interests her. She messes things up when she take his picture and gives it to the newspaper editor Mr. Barnes. It seems that she tries so hard to success but fate is not on her side.
David Wolf becomes a wanted man and Lucys photo did not help him. Lucy's brother Caleb is determined to become a doctor but his father is not for that idea. Lucy is determined to help her brother and she applies for jobs at other newspaper offices but with no luck. What was God's true plan for Lucy would she ever become successful or would everything she tried to do turn to disaster?
This was a good book and it keep your interest it was hard to put it down. DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 

Chloe's Birthday

On Wednesday PapPap and I took Ethan and Alaina to meet John, Melissa and Chloe at Knoebels. The children had a great time, We stayed until the park closed I just can hardly believe how big my grandchildren are getting. Chloe was 6 and Ethan just turned 8. Alaina. Josiah and Alex are also growing fast. I just love them all. I enjoy spending time with them.

When Sparrows Fall by Meg Moseley

This is the story of Miranda Hanford a widow and mother of six who lives a quiet and private life. When her pastor Mason Chandler announces his plans to have all the congregation of his close knit cult like church to sell their property and move to another state Miranda decides not to follow. She has lived under this strange conservative lifestyle since she married Carl Hanford. Mason is determined that she will do as he says or he will reveal her hidden secrets and destroy her family.
     When Miranda has an accident, Timothy her oldest son calls Jack Hanford, her estranged brother-in- law who has been named legal guardian of the children. Jack comes and helps with the children but this also bring complications. Jack is worried about Miranda and the children and he is determined to find out what is behind all their ways and Miranda's fears. Will Jack be albe to help and will Miranda find freedom.I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. Any opinions expressed are my own.

Memorial Day

Had a great time with family on Memorial day. John Melissa and Chloe were not able to be with us, missed them. Had a picnic at Lois's cabin with 4 of my grandchildren Ethan, Alaina, Josiah and Alex. They are all growing so fast Ethan and Chloe will have a birthday in June just can not believe how old they will be.I just love being grandma the best thing in this world.

Spring for Susannah by Catherine Richmond

This is a story about woman Susannah who has lost both her parents and is now alone.  Her minister receives a letter from his brother, Jesse, who lives on the frontier of Dakota Territory asking him if he knows of a woman who would make him a good wife. The minister Matt Mason  and his wife Ellen think that Suzannah would make him a great wife. So Suzannah agrees to go to him to become his wife. Suzannah is a shy and petite woman. She travels by train to meet  Jesse. He  loves her from the beginning and is determined to make her love him. He is a vey kind and patients man with a great love for God. When Suzannah  miscarries she keeps thinking Jesse is going to sent her back. She has a hard time accepting his love and also the love of God.
   Suzannah has a hard time adjusting. It is a hard winter and it seems a like it will never end. Will Suzannah be able to survive the difficult times? This is a book that when you start to read it you just cann't put it down.
DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 

The Final Summit by Andy Andrews

This is a book about David Ponder who was a wealthy business man who spent his money before he earned it and he lost every thing, He then started over and he did not spent his money until he had it. He learned many lesson from his failures. He had a happy marriage. His wife, Ellen has died and he greatly misses her. David is sitting at his desk looking at a box that had seven decisions in it when the archangel Gabriel appears

 and he begins a journey to find the one principal that will save humanity. David works with other "Travelers" to find the principal before time runs out. The other "Travelers" include the likes of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Anne Frank. There were lots of interesting facts on these historical figures.

I have not read the previous book but this book can stand alone. I can not say that I enjoyed this book as I am not much of a history buff but if you enjoy history I am sure you would enjoy this book.  DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 

This book is the story of two women who live different lives Miriam Flaud an old order Amish women and Cindy Woodsmall an New York Times best seller author. These two women became friends when Linda who worked at a Amish birthing center and as an EMT among the Amish connected the two of them.
     Cindy visited Miriam's home and decovered how different they were yet they both had a strong belief in God. They both had rules and principles in their lives. They both had a real love for their family and enjoyed their family. They talk about their family and the many things that happen with their children and relatives. They enjoyed each others company and shared many things. This book tells of the life of the Amish and explains many things that they do. There are also Amish recipes in this book. If you are interested in the Amish and would like to know about them and their  ways this is a good book to read.          .I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. Any opinions expressed are my own.