About the book:
A quilt becomes a labor of love for a lonely wife mysteriously separated from her young husband.
After her fiancé returns from the Klondike gold rush in 1897, Florence Harms sets about building a new life in her new marriage---even though the lingering effects of illness have left her weak and vulnerable. She and her young husband, Will, work tirelessly to clear the land around their Northwest cabin, content with their modest life.
But then a stranger comes knocking and Florence suddenly senses a restlessness in Will's spirit that she had never seen before. When he leaves her with only a note that tells her he will return before their baby's birth, she is devastated, and the illness that stiffened her joints returns. Counting the days until Will walks back through her door, Florence busies herself with a Tree of Life quilt displaying a map of the farm they call home. Doubts claw at her heart as Florence struggles to believe Will's promise to return to her. Will her labor of love-and faith in God---sustain her as she waits to see her beloved once again?
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About the Author:
Eva Gibson is the author of twenty books, including The Gift of Forgiveness and The Three Marys. She currently teaches "writing your life story" classes for Portland Community College and is an active member of Oregon Christian Writers. She has lived most of her life on the family farm in Wilsonville, Oregon, which is the setting for A Stitch and a Prayer.
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My Thoughts
Florence Harms eagerly awaits the return of her fiance. Her health is unbearable at times but she wanted so to be well enough to marry Will when he returned to her from the Klondike. Will had hoped to surprise her with a cabin as her wedding gift. They loved each other dearly and looked forward to a long life together.
Just as she seems to be healing a stranger enters their life causing Will to leave her yet once again. She thought she was over her illness when she has a relapse. Family and friends feared for her life. Will must return so her broken heart heals which will no doubt give her more strength to get well. With so many praying for her and she praying for Will's return she puts her faith in God to bring Will home.
At first I found the story hard to follow. It had the feel that there was a book prior to this one. If there had been another book I would have liked read it first. Other than that I enjoyed the story.
Life was really tough back then for a healthy person let alone someone with an illness that keeps recurring. Her Aunt in this story took on a heavy burden in caring for her niece. Her Aunt did this without complaint and with loving care. I found it difficult to like her fiance and his pattern for disappearing.
I recommend this book.
I rated this book a 4 out of 5.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book from Litfuse Publicity Group for an honest review.
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