A Promise Is Forever (Christy Miller #12) by Robin Jones Gunn -- Starting March 6th, 2023

[Melanie]

Christy is going to Europe! It’s a three-week outreach trip with Doug, Katie, and Tracy. First stop is London for some sightseeing, and then on to a castle in the English countryside for group training. Christy is so excited to be headed for Belfast with her friends. Their roommate, Sierra Jensen, adds lots of energy to their late night conversations along with Katie. Why is it that Tracy seems to be avoiding the merriment? Or is it Christy that she's avoiding?

The tension grows and Christy must evaluate her closest relationships. In her heart she knows she's been untrue to herself and also to one of the greatest guys she's ever known. Difficult conversations follow and it seems everything has been made right.

That is, until all the plans go topsy-turvy at the last minute and Christy must face her fears. Will she be able to take on the challenge even when she can’t foresee the end result? If she can go the distance and trust God more than ever before, Christy will discover that a promise really can last forever.

[Melanie]

Starting

[Melanie]

Chapter 1
(view spoiler)[I forgot Christy and Doug start dating. 😌 So weird when i know who they both end up with... (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Hair dryer

(view spoiler)[I don't want to think Katie did it on purpose, but you'd think she'd know how to use it... (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Tracy

(view spoiler)[I could tell by her comment that something with a letter had happened between her and Doug. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Finished
(view spoiler)[I knew it! I knew Todd was going to be at the new missionary location. Brave of her to travel alone. Thought the ending was a bit abrupt. (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

Melanie wrote: "Chapter 1
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(view spoiler)[It is so strange! It also feels like there was a huge time jump. (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

Melanie wrote: "Tracy

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(view spoiler)[I thought it was clear that was what she meant, then realized she didn't want to discuss it. Learning the full story, that must have hurt. I thought it was a sweet poem. (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

Train
(view spoiler)[I'm surprised there aren't locks on the compartments. It would be so unsettling to try to sleep, alone, and know anyone could open the door.

It was nice that the man (conductor?) stayed closer to her room after that other man barged into her compartment and wouldn't leave. That wouldn't been so frightening! (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

Melanie wrote: "Finished
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(view spoiler)[I completely forgot Todd was the one who met her at the station! The whole book I remembered they would reconnect, but thought it was at the training camp...then thought "Oh, it must be in Belfast". LOL! How wrong and forgetful I was! Loved their reunion scene and am looking forward to continuing reading/rereading their story!

Very brave! And what a difference a year makes. Her parents wouldn't let her spend the night with her friends camping out for the parade, but now they're fine with her travelling to England, then to a different location for mission work. I know part of it was because she was going with her friends, but then would they have been okay with her agreeing to fill the spot in Barcelona? (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Megan wrote: "Train
I'm surprised there aren't locks on the compartments. It would be so unsettling to try to sleep, alone, and know anyone could open the door.

It was nice that the man (conductor?) stayed clo..."

(view spoiler)[i agree! It would have been frightening! I'm surprised it couldn't be locked as well. It was nice of that man to protect her. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Megan wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Finished
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I completely forgot Todd was the one who met her at the station! The whole book I remembered they would reconnect, but thought it was at the training c..."


(view spoiler)[i wonder if her parents would have been okay with her traveling alone as well... (hide spoiler)]