Love's Abiding Joy (Love Comes Softly #4)
“JANETTE OKE was born in Champion, Alberta, during the depression years, to a Canadian prairie farmer and his wife. She is a graduate of Mountain View Bible College in Didsbury, Alberta, where she met her husband, Edward. They were married in May of 1957, and went on to pastor churches in Indiana as well as Calgary and Edmonton, Canada.
The Okes have three sons and one daughter and are enjoying the addition to the family of grandchildren. Edward and Janette have both been active in their local church, serving in various capacities as Sunday-school teachers and board members. They make their home in Didsbury, Alberta.
8 9 Contents 1. Family 11 Birthday Dinner 20 Planning 25 The City 32 Alarm 38 The Journey Begins 43 Arrival 59 Introductions 65 Catching Up 71 Busy Days 79 Marty Meets Maria 83 The Rescue 89 A Double Tragedy 100 A Day of a Million Years 105 Struggles 118 More Struggles 125 Juan 131 Healing 136 Adjustments 142 Neighbors 147 Growing 156 Moving 162 Callers 166 Winter 175 Chri...stmas 180 Jedd 184 Christmas Day 189 From Death to Life 194 Happenings 197 Plans 204 Farewells 208 Homeward Bound 212 10 11 Chapter One Family "Good mornin'." The words came softly to Marty; she opened her sleep- heavy eyes to identify the source.MoreLess
The Okes have three sons and one daughter and are enjoying the addition to the family of grandchildren. Edward and Janette have both been active in their local church, serving in various capacities as Sunday-school teachers and board members. They make their home in Didsbury, Alberta.
8 9 Contents 1. Family 11 Birthday Dinner 20 Planning 25 The City 32 Alarm 38 The Journey Begins 43 Arrival 59 Introductions 65 Catching Up 71 Busy Days 79 Marty Meets Maria 83 The Rescue 89 A Double Tragedy 100 A Day of a Million Years 105 Struggles 118 More Struggles 125 Juan 131 Healing 136 Adjustments 142 Neighbors 147 Growing 156 Moving 162 Callers 166 Winter 175 Chri...stmas 180 Jedd 184 Christmas Day 189 From Death to Life 194 Happenings 197 Plans 204 Farewells 208 Homeward Bound 212 10 11 Chapter One Family "Good mornin'." The words came softly to Marty; she opened her sleep- heavy eyes to identify the source.MoreLess
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