Count Your Blessings . . . the story about the children of the characters in the first two Songs of the Heart novels. . . Joanna has become a bit rebellious and makes some unwise choices. Although she learns valuable lessons, the remorse is great. While studying at Juilliard School of Music to become a concert pianist, she discovers her true calling in life . . . working with special needs children. Suddenly, her life is changed when her mother is seriously burned in a house fire. Guilt overtakes Joanna when she thinks an enemy started the fire to harm her. Joanna's childhood friend and neighbor, Jesse, becomes her strongest support and longs to win her love. A much needed vacation to the Gulf Coast ends in terror and tests her faith. Joanna keeps a gratitude journal and throughout her trials, she discovers hidden blessings.