The setting for this series is Blessing, North Dakota, 1903-1904.  The story follows 18-years-old Astrid Bjorklund, daughter of Norwegian immigrants Ingeborg and Haakon Bjorklund, and her struggle to find God's will for her life.  Should she follow her dream of joining Dr. Elizabeth Bjorklund's practice in Blessing, or should she answer the need for a medical missinonary in Africa?  Will love pass her by if she pursues her calling? Come along to Blessing and see how God reveals His plans for Astrid,both for service and for love.

"A Heart for Home".

Astrid Bjorklund is on the Red Bud Indian Reservation in South Dakota trying to stop the horrific epidemic that is ravaging the tribe. The elders are suspicious of her, but when they see some of their people beginning to recover, they allow Astrid to continue caring for the sick and to train others to help. She is overwhelmed by this need so close to home and wonders if this is the mission field God has planned for her.

Joshua Landsverk wants to repair his broken relationship with Astrid, but he is opposed to her present work and refuses to tell her why. When he encounters unexpected adversity, a surprising act of kindness brings healing to the grievous wrong inflicted years ago. Will it be enough to bring Joshua and Astrid together again?

Author: Lauraine Snellling.

Paperback, 368pgs.