When I was twelve, I made a naïve, yet desperate pact with God to keep my ailing mother alive. It was the first time I'd ventured something so brazen—making a contract with the Almighty…
So begins the story of Becky Owens, a talented and passionate young pianist on the verge of adolescence when she learns the devastating news of her mother’s critical illness. As the daughter of a country preacher in Lancaster County, Becky knows well the significance of sacrifice, and in her bargain with God, she vows to exchange her most cherished possession for her mother’s life.
Hospital rules only add to Becky’s sorrow—twelve-year-olds aren’t allowed to visit, so Becky and her mother must share tearful smiles through Lancaster General’s sunroom window. But a realization of the power of music and a lesson in unconditional love compel Becky to rethink her "deal" with God, and the sunroom becomes a place where miracles happen…
Pages:
143 Format:
Paperback EAN/ISBN:
0764201883 Publisher:
Bethany House
Sweet Story...| Posted February 18, 2009
This little book is simple but sweet..
It's a story about a little girl who knows that something is wrong with her mom because she's terribly ill. Then she overhears that her mom has cancer and everything totally changes for her.
The little girl does what she can to help her family. She adores playing the piano and has a natural talent for it. The little girl and her younger sister aren't allowed to see their mom in the hospital because it won't allow children.
She decides that she'll do whatever it takes to help her mom even if it means to give up playing the piano! She had heard about how Abraham had given his son to God. So she thought if she gave up playing the piano maybe God would heal her mom. She soon learns that not being able to play the piano is extremely hard and what's worse..is her mom doesn't seem to be getting any better!
Her mom continues to battle cancer in the hospital but there is one room that she finds solace in. She likes to spend her time there and she enjoys the sun that radiates into it. It's the sunroom...
I'm not going to reveal what happens in the end.. so you'll have to read it to find out ;D
