The Healing Quilt (40 page)

2.   B.J. hid his health issues from his family, wanting to spare them the truth for as long as possible. Is there ever a time when it’s right for someone to keep something like that from their family?

3.   Since losing the ability to walk, Erika Wilson had no confidence in herself and felt as if she was worthless. Have you or someone you know ever felt that way? What are some ways we can offer encouragement to a person with a disability?

4.   Noreen struggled to forgive B.J. for hurting her sister in the past. Was Noreen justified in feeling bitter toward B.J.? What does the Bible say about forgiveness?

5.   Star, having been reunited with her father two years ago, felt jealous when he showed an interest in Kim. What are some ways an adult child can deal with their parents’ desire to date again?

6.   Mike Barstow was a workaholic and wanted to be on his boat all the time. Do you or someone you know tend to work too much, neglecting your personal relationships in exchange for your job? What are some things we can do to curb the desire to work all the time? How can we find more time to spend with our family and friends?

7.   When Kim felt nervous, she was a bit klutzy, which often resulted in minor accidents on the job. Yet because of her friendliness, Kim’s customers liked her and didn’t complain to her boss. Has a waitress ever given you the wrong order or spilled something on you or the table? How did you handle the situation?

8.   Noreen had a secret she was keeping about her sister’s child. Do you think an adopted child has the right to meet his birth parents if possible? How should an adoptive parent respond when their child wants to look for their birth parents?

9.   Erika took a risk the day she had the diving accident. After doing several previous dives, she was tired, yet chose to do one more dive to show off for her friends. Erika’s father urged her to get out of the pool, but when Erika did the dive anyway, it ended in a serious accident that changed her life. Would you take a chance, of any sort, doing something risky that could possibly cause permanent injury to yourself?

10. Kyle didn’t try to stop his daughter from doing one more dive, even though he knew she was tired. After the accident that left Erika paralyzed from the waist down, he felt guilty. As a parent, do you find it hard to allow your children, especially as teenagers, to make their own decisions, even though you feel their decisions are wrong or risky? When should a parent step in and say no to what their child wants to do?

11. Jennifer’s husband, Randy, was discouraged when he couldn’t find a job. What are some ways we can help someone who is unemployed, yet actively looking for work, without making them feel inadequate or indebted to us?

12. Jennifer and Randy were being helped by a stranger. Would you be able to accept such generous gifts from someone you didn’t know? If you had been Jennifer, would you have been able to take the quilting class, knowing someone had paid for your class, while the rest of the quilters had to pay for their own?

13. This story was set in the small community known as Pinecraft, which is part of Sarasota, Florida. What differences did you see in the way the Amish live there, from other Amish communities in different parts of the country?

14. Emma sometimes quoted different Bible verses to her students. Were there any verses of scripture in the book that spoke to your heart? If so, in what way?

New York Times
bestselling author, Wanda E. Brunstetter became fascinated with the Amish way of life when she first visited her husband’s Mennonite relatives living in Pennsylvania. Wanda and her husband, Richard, live in Washington State but take every opportunity to visit Amish settlements throughout the States, where they have many Amish friends.

Wanda and Richard have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandson. In her spare time, Wanda enjoys beachcombing, ventriloquism, gardening, photography, knitting, and having fun with her family.

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Adult Fiction

The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club
The Tattered Quilt

T
HE
D
ISCOVERY
S
AGA
Goodbye to Yesterday
The Silence of Winter
The Hope of Spring
The Pieces of Summer
A Revelation in Autumn
A Vow for Always

K
ENTUCKY
B
ROTHERS
S
ERIES
The Journey
The Healing
The Struggle

B
RIDES OF
L
EHIGH
C
ANAL
S
ERIES
Kelly’s Chance
Betsy’s Return
Sarah’s Choice

I
NDIANA
C
OUSINS
S
ERIES
A Cousin’s Promise
A Cousin’s Prayer
A Cousin’s Challenge

S
ISTERS OF
H
OLMES
C
OUNTY
S
ERIES
A Sister’s Secret
A Sister’s Test
A Sister’s Hope

B
RIDES OF
W
EBSTER
C
OUNTY
S
ERIES
Going Home
Dear to Me
On Her Own
Allison’s Journey

D
AUGHTERS OF
L
ANCASTER
C
OUNTY
S
ERIES
The Storekeeper’s Daughter
The Quilters Daughter
The Bishop’s Daughter

B
RIDES OF
L
ANCASTER
C
OUNTY
S
ERIES
A Merry Heart
Looking for a Miracle
Plain and Fancy
The Hope Chest

Amish White Christmas Pie

Lydia’s Charm

Love Finds a Home

Love Finds a Way

Woman of Courage

Children’s Fiction

Double Trouble
What a Pair!
Bumpy Ride Ahead
Bubble Troubles
Green Fever

Rachel Yoder—Always Trouble Somewhere 8-Book Series

The Wisdom of Solomon

Nonfiction

Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Cookbook

Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Cookbook Vol. 2

The Best of Amish Friends Cookbook Collection

The Simple Life

A Celebration of the Simple Life

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