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Trusting for Tomorrow
On the spectacular coast of Jupiter, Florida, Katherine Douglas has finally established a stable environment for her family following the devasting loss of her husband. Together with her young girls, she is gaining confidence and finding snatches of joy in the carefully planned routines of their altered lives.
When Katherine develops an unexpected friendship with Michael, a widowed pediatrician new to the area, she lets down her guard and seeks his advice as Alyssa, her youngest, experiences chronic health problems. To complicate matters, Katherine is attracted to Michael despite his stubbornness in getting to the root of Alyssa's problem. Suddenly, her life is no longer predictable, her emotions are in turmoil, and Alyssa's health issues must be resolved.
Can a single mother face her child's illness alone? Can she relinquish her fear of loving again? Only if she learns to trust God can she step into the bright tomorrow He has planned for her.
When Katherine develops an unexpected friendship with Michael, a widowed pediatrician new to the area, she lets down her guard and seeks his advice as Alyssa, her youngest, experiences chronic health problems. To complicate matters, Katherine is attracted to Michael despite his stubbornness in getting to the root of Alyssa's problem. Suddenly, her life is no longer predictable, her emotions are in turmoil, and Alyssa's health issues must be resolved.
Can a single mother face her child's illness alone? Can she relinquish her fear of loving again? Only if she learns to trust God can she step into the bright tomorrow He has planned for her.
281 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2009
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Jennifer Arrington
11 books65 followersJennifer Arrington loves books of all genres. An outdoor enthusiast who has lived on four continents, Jennifer finds inspiration in nature and uses it as a backdrop for her stories. She has authored two women’s contemporary novels and a biography and co-writes the Apex Adventures children’s series with her husband. Her books reflect her heart’s goal: sharing God’s love through the art of story.
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August 7, 2010
Katherine Douglas and her two daughters, Amber and Alyssa, have tragically lost their husband and father in a horrific accident. They had settled in a home built by her late husband, Leyton, in Jupiter, Florida, trying to find joy and peace as they moved on in life.
Dr. Michael Manning has raised his two boys, Jack and Simon, from early on, as they, too, tragically lost a wife and mother. He is a pediatrician who has relocated to Jupiter to be close to his parents for support and stability for his family.
Katherine and Michael unexpectedly develop a friendship through their children's interactions and their common faith. When Alyssa, Katherine's youngest daughter, continually gets sick after eating, Katherine takes her to Dr. Manning to see if he could shed some new light on the issue. His diagnosis seems trite and even rude, so she seeks a referral to a pediatric gastroenterologist, to no avail. Their friendship suffers with his insolent remarks.
I so enjoyed Jennifer's book, Trusting for Tomorrow, as the whole story really touched my heart with the tragedies, heartbreak, and grieving both Katherine and Michael have suffered. She shows Katherine's determination to cocoon herself from any future relationships again, while showing Michael's tender vulnerability and determination to pursue a new relationship, one that contrasts deeply with Katherine's. Their lives seem to mesh together through friendship, which almost seems ordained by God.
Jennifer has Alyssa'a illness take center stage, as it should, as she was getting more ill as the days passed. She genuinely displays how Katherine's motherly instincts and tenacity show through like a mother bear whose cubs appear to be in danger, especially when Dr. Manning dismisses her concerns. Once correctly diagnosed, Dr. Manning's responses about Alyssa's illness shock me. What was his problem? Would he take the time to press into God and find His will?
The ebb and flow of their conversations were so real and genuine, at times heart-breaking, yet with a glimmer of hope. The laughter and innocence of their children's camaraderie is highly contagious. Would Katherine and Michael open their eyes to let God show them what needs to change in their lives?
I thoroughly enjoyed Jennifer's book for its delicate handling of a new relationship and learning about a common illness that rarely gets diagnosed. In its own way, it was so refreshing. I definitely think you'll find the book tugging at your heart-strings.
This book was provided by Jennifer Arrington in exchange for my honest review.
Dr. Michael Manning has raised his two boys, Jack and Simon, from early on, as they, too, tragically lost a wife and mother. He is a pediatrician who has relocated to Jupiter to be close to his parents for support and stability for his family.
Katherine and Michael unexpectedly develop a friendship through their children's interactions and their common faith. When Alyssa, Katherine's youngest daughter, continually gets sick after eating, Katherine takes her to Dr. Manning to see if he could shed some new light on the issue. His diagnosis seems trite and even rude, so she seeks a referral to a pediatric gastroenterologist, to no avail. Their friendship suffers with his insolent remarks.
I so enjoyed Jennifer's book, Trusting for Tomorrow, as the whole story really touched my heart with the tragedies, heartbreak, and grieving both Katherine and Michael have suffered. She shows Katherine's determination to cocoon herself from any future relationships again, while showing Michael's tender vulnerability and determination to pursue a new relationship, one that contrasts deeply with Katherine's. Their lives seem to mesh together through friendship, which almost seems ordained by God.
Jennifer has Alyssa'a illness take center stage, as it should, as she was getting more ill as the days passed. She genuinely displays how Katherine's motherly instincts and tenacity show through like a mother bear whose cubs appear to be in danger, especially when Dr. Manning dismisses her concerns. Once correctly diagnosed, Dr. Manning's responses about Alyssa's illness shock me. What was his problem? Would he take the time to press into God and find His will?
The ebb and flow of their conversations were so real and genuine, at times heart-breaking, yet with a glimmer of hope. The laughter and innocence of their children's camaraderie is highly contagious. Would Katherine and Michael open their eyes to let God show them what needs to change in their lives?
I thoroughly enjoyed Jennifer's book for its delicate handling of a new relationship and learning about a common illness that rarely gets diagnosed. In its own way, it was so refreshing. I definitely think you'll find the book tugging at your heart-strings.
This book was provided by Jennifer Arrington in exchange for my honest review.
December 4, 2012
I really liked the story and the characters. I liked the story about a gluten intolerant person. More people need to know about this and having it in a regular story will bring it to more people's attention.
Well done.
Well done.
November 13, 2023
moving past the fear
This story had so many crazy twists. The characters’ feelings and actions were so realistic. There was a powerful message through the whole thing. I never knew about celiac’s disease before, so I learned something new. Very well done!!!
This story had so many crazy twists. The characters’ feelings and actions were so realistic. There was a powerful message through the whole thing. I never knew about celiac’s disease before, so I learned something new. Very well done!!!
November 9, 2023
Love this book so much!
May 20, 2012
Compelling story of a mother's love for her child.
May 8, 2017
Pretty good book
This book was goo. It was well written and moved along at a good pace. I learned a lot from reading it.
This book was goo. It was well written and moved along at a good pace. I learned a lot from reading it.
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