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When a new house is finished, DJ realizes she is about to leave the only home she has ever known. Faced with the prospect of moving, she must grapple with the emotional toll of leaving familiar surroundings while navigating the complexities of a stepfamily and her Christian faith. The story follows her inner journey as she confronts grief, hope, and the promise of new beginnings.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Religious & Spiritual Fiction/Religious Fiction
Authors: Lauraine Snelling
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