In All Things, Give Thanks - Diane Greenwood Muir - Bog

Two weeks before Thanksgiving, Polly's world explodes. The bed and breakfast is ready for occupancy. One last walk-through. Marie Sturtz, Betty Mercer, Judy Green, and Polly are all thrilled with the work that has been done. Bellingwood is excited for one more sure sign of growth in the small town. Thanksgiving weekend and the big grand opening are coming up. This ambitious undertaking by the three families is a legacy they are all proud to reveal.While preparing for the upcoming holiday, Polly finds she can wait no longer to uncover information regarding the existence of a sister to JaRon and Caleb. The right person to ask would be their mother, but after her release from prison, she dropped out of sight. Parties to plan for, family with surprising news, an insurance payment from the diamonds found in the cemetery last year, friends, and family. Everything is in place for a glorious Thanksgiving.But it's never that easy in Bellingwood. Even when it all falls apart, Polly and Henry find their strength in the people that make up the community. They laugh, they cry, they hug, they hold on to each other. Through it all, they discover that "Thankful is just a different word for love."The paperback also includes the short story, "That Road Before Us."