Another excellent Beverly Lewis book! I've often wondered what my life would be like if my husband were to pass away young. Would I take another husband? Live the rest of my life single? Mourn too long? I guess I hope that my heart would eventually heal, like Maryanna's, and I'd be ready to move into something new and full of hope. I really enjoyed this story. The only thing I can think of that was irritating was Sarah's fixation on Jodi. I understand why this was part of the story but there were parts when I felt it was a little overdone. Other than that, great book! ( )

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I don't quite understand the title--perhaps it was chosen to fit the series. Yes, it is true that Jesus is our guardian, but usually these titles also have a plot application as well. It is true that Jodi is a bit of a guardian to Sarah until she return her to her family, but it's not a huge part of the plot.

In one sense, I felt like the book could have been over 150 or so pages in--I'm glad the author didn't choose to belabor Sarah being returned to the correct family (as I thought might happen). I enjoyed getting to know both Maryanna and Jodi through their friendship with each other. I'm glad both found true love. I was glad to see Jodi and Trent work through their differing desires on having or not having children and come to an agreement rather than breaking up over their different "wants" out of life. I was surprised that an Amish school agreed to hire an non-Amish teacher, even for a few months. ( )

Sarah fell out of the Amish buggy on the ride home. Jodi finds Sarah and manages to bring her home despite Sarah’s inability to understand a word Sarah speaks. The joyful reunion turns into something more as two different cultures and belief systems collide. Sometimes the simplest actions bring unexpected change. ( )

This was something wonderful. I teach us about friendship and forgiving. It also about finding a missing child. It show what the Amish do for each person or children even neighbor's children. It show the difference in English world and their world. I just love the story and plot behind it. This is the third in this series. I still need to read book number 2. I recommend this book those that love Amish or Beverley Lewis. ( )