I'm elated to announce that the good Lord provided us with an abundance of rain this week, dousing our parched land with lavish showers! The goats and sheep will be dancing a merry jig when their grass is greener from the downpour – the sun, taking a hiatus, has given the grass a reprieve from the daily singeing. Plus, we can now toss our paper and cardboard onto a cozy flame without the fear of reenacting a scene from an action movie.

The canine faction of our beloved farm harbors mixed emotions. Rain, to them, is like an uninvited guest overstaying its welcome. With soggy paws, our German Shepherds have resigned themselves to the confines of the house. Callie wears a pink thunder jacket to brace herself against the roaring thunder. We've instructed Maddison to be kind, but her penchant for teasing her sister seems too tempting to resist.

Farmer Joe, although recently embracing the bliss of retirement, couldn’t resist the call of carpentry. He ventured into the depths of his garage and after days of unearthing and organizing, the garage emerged as a castle of craftsmanship. And the dumpster, packed with the precision of a Tetris champion, was whisked away Monday evening leaving everything looking nice.

And let’s not forget our winged maestros of mischief, the chickens. We've outmaneuvered their escapades with some landscape edging. It also added a touch of chic to the garden's ensemble! Take that, plucky schemers!

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“Thanks.” She lowered her gaze to the ground.

“Are you ready?” He held out his hand, and she placed hers inside it.

“Ready for what?” Her gaze took in the white limousine sitting in her driveway.

“Our wedding? Tomorrow morning. Did you forget I said I’d pick you up today?” They walked down the steps together.

“No. I didn’t forget.” Heat crept to her cheeks. “But how did you get my new address? You didn’t ask for it.” Maybe he hadn’t been joking after all. This couldn’t be happening. She should tell him she’d thought he was kidding and send him on his way. Then again, what if he’d spent a fortune on a wedding at her direction? Her conscience couldn’t handle it. She got a sick feeling in the pit of her stomach. She needed to put a stop to this, she couldn’t get married on a whim for no greater reason than because she’d agreed to it as a kid. It was absurd.

“I cheated. Got your address off the Fractal network.”

I have a deadline. Edits on Betrayed Trust are due back to Patti on June 19th, so I'm finally giving them the attention they deserve. 

I've also been reading some dual time line books to prepare for my next Faith in Writing blog post. My last post featured cozy mysteries, and the one before that focused on historical fiction, so I'm switching things up this month.

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book that left me a tad perplexed. For instance, there were some inconsistencies regarding the setting and timeline, especially in relation to one of the characters, Rose E., and her interactions with another character, Vinnie. I felt that these aspects could have been polished a bit more.

As for the protagonist, MaryRose, her journey was an emotional roller coaster. While her grief is palpable, at times her reactions were intense. However, it's possible that her character was meant to depict the rawness of human emotions in times of despair. In contrast, MaryRose’s relationship with Andrea was heartwarming and one of the highlights of the book.

The inclusion of journal entries provided a pleasant variance in the narrative and gave the story a touch of historical flavor, although it doesn't fully delve into a dual timeline structure.

Additionally, the book gracefully explores themes of personal growth, forgiveness, and reconciliation with both God and fellow humans. These deeper elements intertwine with the relationships and bring added depth to the story.

I must also mention that while romance does play a part, the book seems to lean more toward women's fiction or literary fiction, focusing on personal growth and relationships.

In conclusion, “To Follow a Dream” held my attention with its captivating storyline and the authenticity of emotions. While there were some areas that could have been fine-tuned, the historical touch, exploration of forgiveness, and depth in characters make this a worthwhile read.