At only twenty-three years old, Sarah Yoder is responsible for running her household and taking care of her four brothers. Their father died three months ago in an accident and their mother just left home. Sarah's father suffered from Bipolar Disorder and was a gambler -- yes, it even happens in the Amish community. The family is in danger of losing their house and farm until the Bishop steps in and rescues them with money from the community's benevolence fund. But Sarah is still struggling to keep the household going from day to day.

On her way home from church one Sunday, a small Hispanic boy runs across the road in front of her buggy and into a warehouse. Sarah and her two youngest brothers go in search of the boy. They find Mateo and his sister Mia living inside an old trailer in a cardboard box, abandoned by their mother. Sarah takes the children home, cleans them up, feeds them and calls the authorities. But in that short period of time, Sarah's heart is melted by the children and their plight, and she wants to keep them. She becomes a Bridge parent so that Mateo and Mia can be placed in her home. Now Sarah is a "parent" to six orphaned children.

Paul Byler moved to Cody's Creek to help with his brother Joseph's store when Joseph had a heart attack. Paul decides to stay and find property to farm. At thirty years old he still hasn't found his niche in life, nor a wife. Paul purchases the property next to the Yoder farm and becomes fast friends with the older Yoder brothers. They help each other with farming and repairing fences. Paul also takes a romantic interest in Sarah, but she's not sure she can handle a husband and the family for which she's responsibly.

Vannetta Chapman brings us another inspiring story in SARAH'S ORPHANS, the third book in her Plain and Simple Miracles series. Travel back to Cody's Creek, Oklahoma to this unique Amish community where tractors are used for farming and even for transportation when needed. SARAH'S ORPHANS is a story about dealing with grief, being abandoned and running from life. It's also about giving grace and forgiveness to others who have hurt us, about restoration and overcoming our daily struggles. The plot takes several unexpected twists and turns on its way to a joyous conclusion. Several social issues are addressed in this amazing story as well. Ms. Chapman includes some Amish recipes at the end as a bonus feature. SARAH'S ORPHANS can be read as a stand-alone, but don't miss out on such a great series by an outstanding author.

Book Summary

These orphans may be on their own...but God hasn't abandoned them.

Sarah Yoder belongs to a Plain community in Oklahoma, but her days are far from simple. Her father suffers from bipolar disorder—until a tragic accident ends his life and the abuse he inflicted. Instead of stepping up to provide a better future, Sarah's mother packs her bags and leaves her six children behind.

Alone with her younger siblings, Sarah is exhausted but finally at peace. Then she nearly runs over a small Hispanic boy with her buggy...and somehow finds herself sheltering two more orphans.

Paul Byler moved to Cody's Creek to help his brother in a time of need. But now that Joseph has recovered from his heart attack, Paul's ready for a quiet place of his own. The only problem? His new property lands him next door to the orphaned Yoder family—and a calling from God he can't seem to ignore.

A story of extraordinary grace and love in the face of desperate need, Sarah's Orphans is the third standalone novel in the Plain and Simple Miracles collection by Vannetta Chapman.