In June 2012, Lauren Mabrey discovered she was pregnant. Gloria, Miriam, and the rest of her friends at Glory’s Place get involved, helping Lauren prepare the baby’s home. During a visit to a local furniture builder, Lauren found a table he had bought at a garage sale but had recently repainted.Once home, a drawer is discovered under the table which contains a stack of recipe cards. Growing up in one foster home after another, Lauren never learned to cook and is fascinated as she reads through the cards. Personal notes have been written on each one from the mother to her daughter and time and again Lauren wonders where they lived, when they lived, and in a strange way, she feels connected to this mother and her daughter and wants to make the mother proud.

The story continues from 1972 to 2012 as Joan battles breast cancer and Lauren learns to cook, preparing for the birth of a baby. As Christmas draws near, will Lauren be able to unlock the mystery of the table and find the peace she’s always dreamed of?

Wonderful sweet story about love- forgiveness- kindness- God’s answer to prayers and memories that bring many closer than ever imagined!! I loved it.