Pete desires a wife and family with all of his heart, but waiting is hard. Then the woman of his dreams reenters his life, and his hopes soar. Love and happiness, however, seem to stay out of his reach. All the while, Pete must keep up with some challenging interruptions.
Charlie wants adventure. But life on the Missouri prairie in 1860 is not the stuff dreams are made of. Charlie wants to go his own way and is struggling to submit to God’s plan. Then suddenly, Pete’s biggest interruption becomes Charlie’s greatest adventure.
While you read the twists and turns of this remarkable journey of faith, you’ll realize how alike we all are in our resistance to accepting needed change in our lives, even when it leads to a better life.
Books should be read in order.
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3.5 stars Reviewed by Rebecca
"Neinoo is hurt."
When Pete Manning happens upon Singing Bird's dog Honi, hurt and alone, he fears the worst. After giving the loyal animal rest and sustenance, he depends on Honi to lead him straight to Singing Bird and her son Little Sun, who desperately need his help. On the one hand, Pete is relieved to lay eyes on the one woman who he has been unable to forget, but on the other hand, her life is hanging in the balance until Pete can send for reinforcements.
Ironically, Pete's solitary life had very recently been interrupted by the sudden appearance of another woman; his niece. Tired of city life and endless expectations, Lizzy had decided to escape into the wide open spaces of rural Missouri where she could demonstrate her skills as an experienced horsewoman. It didn't take long before she caught the eye of one of Pete's neighbors, Charlie Trexler, who has plans of his own, or so he thinks. God is obviously taking Pete's resolve to wait on the Lord to strengthen his heart to an entirely new level.
After reading the first book in this series, I was highly motivated to read the second; Pete and Singing Bird's story was guaranteed to be special . . . . and it was . . . and it was so much more! Reuniting with familiar chacters while they courageously struggled and vigorously rejoiced was both a blessing and an encouragement! The story also introduces readers to new members of the Shumard Oak Bend community, ensuring there will be even more stories just waiting to be told!