The next morning, tragedy strikes when baby Kathy dies of sudden death syndrome. Missie’s father, Clark, shows up after a long stagecoach ride. There has been a drought and life has not been easy, but the family prays and thanks God, giving credit to His timing and His provision.

They include Willie, Missie, Jeff, Maddy, baby Kathy, Scottie their ranch hand, and Cookie their cook. The opening introduces us to the LaHaye family, including Missie and Willie, and their ranch hands once again. It may seem too tame for the big screens on which it is being released, but it is delightful on the small screen. Directed by Michael Landon, Jr., it has a wonderful LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE feel. LOVE’S ABIDING JOY is the next movie in the Janette Oke series about a family of pioneers in the Old West. God is an active participant in their lives. In the midst of crisis, the characters are told to look toward God, and they pray to God. The best part about this movie is its strong faith component. The photography in LOVE'S ABIDING JOY is beautiful, the direction by Michael Landon, Jr., is excellent, and the actors live their parts. LOVE'S ABIDING JOY starts slowly, but the middle and the ending are very absorbing. Sam's daughter, Collette, takes a liking to Jeff, Willie's adopted son, and Sam frames Jeff for horse stealing. Missie quits her teaching job, and Willie agrees to become the town sheriff at the bidding of the malevolent-looking Samuel Doros. Missie's father, Clark, shows up after a long stagecoach ride. The opening introduces the LaHaye family, including Missie and Willie, and their ranch hands once again. LOVE'S ABIDING JOY is the next movie in the Janette Oke series about a family of pioneers in the Old West.

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