
Added on January 11, 2026
At 42, Etta thought she was finished having children, but she's pregnant again. After a frightening labor, Etta finally gives birth, but her constant worry over her estranged grown son, David, haunts her still. As a new mother again, Etta must hold tightly to the promise that God will watch over her children—and that one day David will return.
Very enjoyable!
An Unexpected Blessing : An Amish Cradle Novellaby: Vannetta ChapmanI throughly enjoyed An Unexpected Blessing, it was a blessing to read it. Blessings from God can come at anytime in our lives. Etta and Mose have an unexpected blessing , Etta is with child again at forty-two. Mose fights a winter snow storm trying to get Etta to the birthing center. Will they make it or will Etta have her baby in the buggy? There is also worries about their son that has left home on his own. Will they ever see
An unexpected Blessing takes place in Shipshewana, Indiana where winters are brutal. Vannetta Chapman writes with a familiarity of the area that only a seasoned visitor would know. This story of faith, family, financial struggles and parenting in the Amish community is told with sensitivity, tenderness and warmth!Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this rev