Paul sometimes felt guilty when he left his baby daughter at daycare or with a sitter. How can a parent—especially one who’s raising a child alone—deal with feelings of guilt when they have to leave their children with a sitter? Paul also struggled with the fact that his sister-in-law blamed him for his wife’s accident. What are some ways we can deal with the pain of being unjustly accused?
How do you feel that the Amish people view others outside of their community? Do you think Emma’s response to her students was typical for an Amish woman teaching a quilting class? Do you think there’s ever a problem of prejudice among the Amish?
Was there anything specific you learned from reading this book? Were there any verses of scripture that spoke to your heart?
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