An Amish Cradle: In His Father’s Arms

Ruth Anne has been dreaming about motherhood her entire life. Now she is doubly excited that she and her best friend are due with their children the same week. But when Ruth Anne’s baby is born with Down syndrome, she and her husband struggle to understand God’s plan.

One of four stories. Also included:

"A Son for Always" by Amy Clipston: Carolyn and her husband, Joshua, are thrilled to be pregnant with their first child. A teenager when she had her son, Benjamin, Carolyn still feels obligated to work to secure Ben's future even though Josh adopted him. She struggles to realize that Josh will love and protect both of their children equally.

"A Heart Full of Love" by Kathleen Fuller: Ellie's mother loves to meddle in her personal life--especially now that Ellie's pregnant. Since Ellie is blind, her mother worries she won't be able to handle the baby. When Ellie gives birth to twins, her mother insists on moving in. Just as everyone reaches the breaking point, a miracle draws them closer to each other and to God.

"An Unexpected Blessing" by Vannetta Chapman: At 42 Etta thought her time of having children was over, but she's pregnant again. She goes into labor during a blizzard, and complications with the delivery raise fear. Etta struggles to accept God's will for the baby and her son, David, who moved away two years earlier in search of what he would do with his life