An Amish Wedding Invitation; An eShort Account of a Real Amish Wedding

Elsie Smucker is facing her first Christmas alone. Her last remaining sibling has just passed away. When she dreams of her brother, she never imagines that she will be visited by the "ghost" of the past, present, and future. But the visions change her life and make for a wonderful Christmas gift for all.

This is the first of the Amish Christian Classic Series by Sarah Price, books based upon the wonderful classics by authors of the past but in the voice of the Amish. As a best-selling author of Amish Christian Romances, Sarah Price knows how to delight her readers and fans with wonderful stories that explore literary challenges not often found in this genre. An Amish Christmas Carol is the beginning of a new genre.

Granny Weaver started a knitting circle believing women are stronger spun together, just like her wool. But she was young once with her own struggles.
In 1963 Deborah Byler is twenty-one and has turned down seven marriage proposals from hopeful suitors in Millersburg, Ohio.  At her parent’s request, she goes to live with relatives in the new Amish settlement in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, praying she’ll find a match.
Jeb Weaver lives in a strict Swartzentruber Amish settlement, and he can no longer abide under the rules of the Ordnung. His older brother left the family farm and settled in Smicksburg, and convinces Jeb to do the same. 
When Jeb meets Deborah, he finds her too liberal and outspoken. Deborah thinks Jeb’s judgmental and a complete stick in the mud. Their constant clashing makes sparks fly. 
Will an African American man, who hitchhikes around the country to attend Martin Luther King Jr. marches, help Jeb and Deborah see their own prejudices?

These two short stories contain over 9,700 words and they are suitable for everyone.  I do hope you enjoy them.  Helen Keating.

Jake’s Grace On The Road West, is about a Canadian Amish family’s decision to move out West where they feel they will have more freedom to express themselves.  Along the way, after they join up with a wagon train, the young man of the family--Jake--does indeed, find Grace.  This is a gentle and sweet love story suitable for any age.

Belinda’s Beloved Family Bible, is a story about a young Irish heritage woman traveling across the Oregon Trail and headed West, with her single parent father.  Her mother had died giving birth to her and the treasured family bible held her only memories. On a rugged river crossing the bible is lost and Belinda doesn’t notice until later, when her father--who’s the wagon master--is unable to stop.  Distraught, Belinda jumps off the wagon and runs towards the river and back into unknown territory.