Kim's World Turns Upside Down
When Kim's mom is diagnosed with cancer, Natalie steps in, as true
friends will do, to round up hundreds of people to pray for Mrs.
Peterson's healing. Her health begins to improve, and Kim's love life
begins to flourish...but with a non-Christian. Natalie warns Kim to
break off the relationship, but is that just because she's jealous? Or
is God trying to speak to Kim through Natalie's counsel? When her mom's
health suddenly declines again, Kim blames herself. Maybe she never
should have become involved with Matthew, especially as she's tempted to
give in to his pressure to have sex. Kim's faith is hanging in the
balance. She wants to believe that prayer will prevail, but the
obstacles seem so big...
Thursday, December 29
My dad and I are both feeling a little torn about Mom right now. On one
hand, we all act like everything is just peachy, perfectly normal. But
at the same time, it's like we're walking on eggshells too. Like we're
all thinking the same thing-is this our last Christmas all together?
Kim Peterson's mom has stage four ovarian cancer, and Kim's done enough
research online to know the odds are dismal. But Kim and her best
friend, Natalie McCabe, and a lot of other people are praying that God
will heal her mom.
Kim's mom makes her promise that she'll continue with life as normal:
Nat, youth group, violin, her Just Ask Jamie newspaper column, even
hanging out with Matthew. But how can life be normal with cancer hanging
over your head like a dark cloud?
And then she's getting flak from Natalie because Matthew's not a
Christian, and Nat's afraid he'll drag Kim down. But Nat's dating life
isn't exactly smooth sailing, either. Both girls are praying a lot-and
waiting to find out what's meant to be.
Reader's guide included
Story Behind the Book
"My teenage years remain vivid in my mind. It was a turbulent time, full
of sharp contrasts-love and hate, pain and pleasure, trust and doubt.
Then, just as I reached my peak of questioning, rebelling, and seeking,
I found God. And I found Him in a really big way! My life turned
completely around and has, thankfully, never turned back. Hopefully this
story will touch and change hearts-speaking to teen girls right where
they live, reminding readers that God is alive and well and ready to be
intimately involved in their lives right now!" -Melody Carlson
