Sweet By and By – a book review
Jade has been through a tough childhood. She’s stuck between the life she’s wanting to live and her past, with all its memories, mistakes and scars. She’s going to get married and with that, she must not only come clean with her future family, but the one she was hoping to leave behind. The story reveals that God meets us wherever we are and no matter how long it takes for us to reach out to Him, He was always there.
I could easily imagine myself in many of the situations and felt transported to the times and places. This is a charming, funny, humbling story of redemption, loss, love and forgiveness. For a 305-page book, I didn’t expect a quick read, but I became engrossed and breezed through it in two sittings. I would definitely recommend to others.
I laughed and chuckled at the descriptions and nuances of the characters; grumbled and furled my brow at some of their misdeeds; and yes, cried. I think women will identify with holding grudges, cutting people out of our lives, wondering if God loves us, coming to terms with our pasts and finally finding true love and acceptance. I’m glad the book dealt with those emotions and didn’t button everything up neatly. I appreciated the vulnerability of the characters.
And, as I closed the book, I did feel a bit sad that the story had come to an end. I’m happy to hear a series has been started and another book is on its way. I’ll gladly pick that up when it’s available. Sara should be commended for her writing and I’ll be eager to read what she and Rachel come up with next for the Fitzgeralds and Bensons.
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I ♥ FACES – TOOSHIES
These are my three blessings soaking up the last days of Summer at their Grandparents’ house.
This was early in the day and we were the only ones on or near the water. I love the stillness and sweetness of them holding hands.
I ♥ FACES – Balloons
This is my middle child – S, when he was 3 (he’s now 7). Oh, how fast it went – so cliche’ and so true.
He came around the corner and froze when he saw us with the camera. I’d love to go back to that day and just squeeze him a little more.
I HEART FACES challenge – Excited
This is my very FIRST entry for
I’m excited, so it’s fitting that EXCITED is the chosen theme.
Here’s my darling 10-year old with a nice grab off Papa & Nana’s dock.
She sure was excited. I was just excited her Dad was there to take it off the hook.
Bless your day!
~ Mela
Excited to Fish
