Review: Always a delight to read Becca Fisher Amish stories.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 29, 2013
I love that from the first page, you meet the main characters she has a story and message to give the readers.As it was for the Amish Christmas Surprise. You meet Josha who craves more than the simple life. Coming homeonly at Christmas, to see Sadie. Who is happy with the simple life, and loves Josha, though nothing is said. For Josha it's not only being home for the holidays, but to get away from the demands of work. Where it's not on the work your doing but rather trying to please others. He finally realizes, that the simple life of doing a good job, is the reward.and if he had the love of a good wife, that would be heaven. But, has he waited to long, to realize what he wanted?Which is the question readers can note, in life. To realize and then ask, instead of doubts.Christmas Miracles is of William and Doreen and the new love of their life Jacob. Who without a word has turned their lives upside down. Trying to do it all on their own,wears them down, till he almost loses his wife. Realizing what could cost him to lose everything he asks for help. Yet, little Jacob still cry's. for William had not asked God to help. For even though Jacob was little he picked up on the load his daddy was carrying. The lesson she brings out " never under estimate the power of prayer.Christmas Performance was interesting in that I didn't think the Amish.would.seek out the best voice for the solo.Rather than each that wanted would have a chance the next year. In this story. We meet Emma who has the solo but also has stage fright the nigh t she is to sing. Which for the next year Leah who wanted it, makes life miserable for Emma. Does she hide, change schools, or what weighs heavily for her. Till she asks her parents if they had any regrets? Deciding she didn't  want any either, she goes for the part again. Realizing, she has to face challenges, and to treasure the friends, and family who stood by her, without judging her.Amish Christmas Gift was a delight, and different in that it gave you the insight of a stepfather. Who with his love for Hannah and her children he keeps on trying. Which brings out the lesson of the power of prayer and love. Though the girls don't realize, the love and support their Mother has by remarrying.  Getting ready for Christmas, which is keep simple. They come across a card, which opens them, to what all he has been doing,Clara Amish Christmas Finale shows us a simple girl, with a strong love for God. Trying to find what God wants for her life, so she leaves home. Through an understanding Aunt who left the simple life for the city. Clara has the guidance to help her, chose the path. Through volunteering she is fulfilled with a love of serving God. But, the love she would like in her personal life was difficult. Yet, she was mature to stay with her simple but strong ways of life. Knowing that something she has to let go of. Then to realize, she needs to be open to love and what God wants for her. Then with holidays coming, she realizes all is still not complete, for misses home. So, on a vacation she takes him home to meet parents. Then chooses to stay. So again saying goodbye to love. Will love continue to grow, and they will find a way, is another great story.All of these were a delight. Not only great story, but of the insight she also brings. Good for all ages.