BLESSINGS, by Kim Vogel Sawyer

Reviewed by Marion Kelley Bullock

Trina Muller works in her mother’s cafe in Sommerfeld. Outwardly cheerful, she harbors a secret desire to attend college and become a veterinarian. She dreams of taking over Doctor Groening’s practice when he retires. But her parents would never approve her career. Trina can’t believe God would give her the gift of healing sick and injured animals without allowing her to use it.

Graham Ortmann loves Trina, but he’s indignant when she shares her plans to attend college. She should be content to be a wife and mother. How could he marry a woman who won’t follow the dictates of the Old Order Mennonite fellowship?

After Trina begins her studies, a young veterinarian buys Dr. Groening’s practice and Trina begins to doubt her calling. Other troubles pile up and Trina fears she’ll never be able to achieve her dream.

Not only will Trina Muller win your heart, but you'll also be able to reconnect with the other friends we met in Beginnings and Bygones. Kim’s third book in the Sommerfeld trilogy is well worth the read.