Publisher Description:
There was once a time when J.P. and Nola Girdner must have felt that their entire lives had become unraveled. Confused, saddened, disappointed, and frightened, the couple discovered a serious health problem that would shake up their lives forever. The Girdners, along with their four children, would have to pull up stakes and leave everything that was familiar: their home, farm, church, and friends, and move to an unknown place, knowing that they would have to completely rebuild their lives, and they faced questions that few people would ever have to confront.
Placing their trust in the God that they had so faithfully served, the Girdners set out on a thousand-mile journey that would take them to the wild Arizona Territory, where they eventually settled on 90 acres of undeveloped land along the banks of lower Oak Creek. Through years of grueling, difficult work, the Girdners began to build a ranch that would be their home for the rest of their lives.
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My Review:
William Stone has a wonderful treasure in the detailed memories that were related to him by his grandparents about their relocation to the Arizona territory. He has graciously shared them with us in the form of this historical novel. The book teaches us about having steadfast faith and trust in God during adversity. This family’s love for each other was inspiring. I was caught up in their story and kept turning pages to see what happened as they made their journey. I’m glad this family shared their memories with us an an encouraging reminder to trust God in all things large and small.
I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are my own.
Westbow Press, 138 pages
Fiction / Alternative History
Fiction / Christian / Western
About the author
William Stone has been a life-long educator and musician. He served his country as a member of the U.S.A.F. Band in Japan. He served the church in numerous capacities, such as choir director, pianist, and as Chairman of the Music Committee. As an educator, his career spanned 39 years at both the elementary and university levels.