In this book 7 young people come to stay at the Inn. The create some havoc, but, the Jane, Louise and Alice fulfill their Inn's motto and care for the young people as they would any guests. The motto is, "A place where one can be refreshed and encouraged, a place of hoe and healing, a place where God is at home." pg 11. Actually, they treat them better than other guests, as Jane lets them "help" and hang out in the kitchen which she usually does not do. She feels the young people need more of a family atmosphere, even though that creates more difficulties for her. In the end the young people grow from their experiences in Acorn Hill and help Jane with a luncheon she is giving for a demanding woman. She took the luncheon to give the sisters some spending money as they need a new vacuum.

Louise has a minor car accident, coincidentally with one of the young people that come to stay at the Inn. Because of that she takes a refresher course for seniors. It turns out better than she hoped, though the first class is disappointing.

Alice, and Aunt Ethel, and later the young people staying at the Inn, volunteer to work on a Habitat House being built in their area. I live in a Habitat Home and I am thankful for it. We worked hard to build it 18 years ago and are thankful for the low payments and the home my kids grew up in. Before that the 6 of us were crammed in a 2 bedroom trailer with multiple problems. It is a great way to volunteer.

I love these books and have only 9 more in the series to read. I will be sad when I finish this series... but I have many other books and many other book series on my 'to be read' shelf.

Another book that doesn't count for my Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge