"Lucy Tucker, the crotchety old bag lady from the popular Yada Yada House of Hope series, is a veteran of the Chicago streets and not about to give up her independence, even as she approaches her 80th birthday. Until, that is, a young displaced woman with her gentle ageing mother and a dog named Dandy seem to need her--unsettling the secretive Lucy, who doesn't let anyone get too close. But just when it seems her past is catching up with her to bring her in out of the cold, Lucy disappears again"--Back cover.

Americans resident in Australia, this tells the story of Jennifer and Brian Phillips' struggle to adopt a Chinese orphan. "Bringing Lucy Home shares the compelling drama of one family's relentless pursuit to bring hope into the life of an orphaned baby girl. In itself, this account would merely duplicate the narratives of other adoptive families. However, Jennifer Phillips' journey unexpectedly detoured into heartache, causing indefinite separation from her husband and three biological children. Jennifer's struggle was not merely with an inflexible system, but with trusting God more deeply. In the end, her family was reunited not merely by political and legal pressures, but by God's hand. He was at work, using every disappointment to teach a young mother about His unrelenting love"--Publisher's description.

The closer he came to his small farmhouse, he noticed the changes in the surroundings. He glanced at the barren fi elds. He noticed the paint chipping from the barn. In the distance, Henry saw two young children in one of the fi elds. The children looked at him and dashed away, heading for home. Henry picked up his pace. He could now see his house. It was not burned or in ruins, yet it was not the bright, joyful, beautiful place in which he recalled. The children rushed into the farmhouse calling for their mother, Ma, Ma theres a strange man coming up the road towards the house.

Love him? Or Leave him? Susan never expected to feel this way, but as the years stretch ahead of her, she can't help but wonder... Should she stay in a stale marriage with a man she no longer trusts? Or should she leave and face life on her own terms? Susan McNeil has a list of unfinished dreams-some small, some larger - and she has decisions to make. Should she stay with her husband Richard - the man she built her life with, but no longer trusts - or should she step out on her own and do all the things she's always wanted to do? And what should she do about the attractive, newly divorced Sid Jones, who wants to rekindle their former love? The same Sid Jones who makes her heart beat a little faster whenever he's around. Richard regrets the secrets he’s been keeping from Susan, and now he’s stuck in Mexico with his brother. When he learns Susan is spending time with Sid, he knows he has to get home and make things right or lose her forever. But how? And is he too late? Will Susan choose life without him? Or will Richard come home to love? If you like a story of Friendship, Love, and Second Chances in the Second Half of Life, this one is for you.

'These heartbreaking but also inspirational tales are full of the grit and hardship that have become hallmarks of a storyteller who writes straight from the heart.' - Lancashire Evening Post London, 1910 When Amy is chosen to be a part of a programme to resettling displaced children in Canada, her life changes overnight. Her great sadness is having to say goodbye to Ruth and Ellen, the friends who became family to her during the dark days at the orphanage. As she steps on board the ship to Montreal, the promise of a new life lies ahead. But during the long crossing, Amy discovers a terrifying secret. Canada, 1919 As the decades pass, Amy’s Canadian experience is far from the life she imagined. She always kept Ruth’s address to hand – longing to return to London and reunite with her dear friends. With the world at war, it seems an impossible dream . . . Separated by oceans, will Amy the orphanage girl ever come home?

Have you ever wondered about your purpose in life? It was a long time before I ever knew I had a purpose. Everything seemed that it was self-serving in life: you were supposed to have a family, a nice house, and a nice car with money in the bank. Then one day it hit me: life was not all about me. I found out that life was about friends and family, about community and relationships. I saw that to me, it was about helping kids by being a coach, and it was my purpose to be a father to four wonderful children, and to be a loving husband to my beautiful wife. This revelation caused me to take a look back at my family's history, and as a result I found some of the greatest stories I have ever heard. I saw love, hope, strength, loyalty, and honor. Most importantly, I saw faith.