At first I felt sorry for this woman, not being able to conceive. Then I was getting angry with her for not wanting to adopt, felt she was always poor, poor me! All these things have happend to her, what else can. So much was thrown at her during her lifetime, but she lives on! I cried joyful and sad tears with this book, it touched my heart!Favorite Quote:"I promise to love all of these girls - none of whom is really mine, but all of whom are still my own."Location 3926 A beautiful story about a lot of things that make life worth living: acceptance, faith and faithfulness, family, friendship, motherhood, blessings in disguise. These themes, all woven into a tale about one woman's struggle through several losses, are what make stories such as this one to be like a pebble that sends ripples when thrown into a pond. They inspire, they heal, they change lives.Helen lost her mother when she was an adolescent, and had since relied on her elder sister as her rock and foundation, since their father who could not handle their situation, left them in the midst of their grief. As a married woman, she struggled through infertility and more losses. But on hindsight, she was able to see all the blessings through all her trials.This book is another testament that simple is beautiful. Just a slice of everyday life with ups and downs, written with no fanfare; simple yet effective and emotional storytelling. Another author that I will be on the lookout for.
