This series has been a lovely respite from the owrry and the work associated with Leonard's prostate cancer diagnosis and subsequent appointments. It's a happy place that is captivating and engaging to disappear into, with no pressure or decisions or sadness to negotiate. And it's uplifting and very witty, especially the gossiping characters and what upsets them. Anne perseveres through it all with her characteristic optimism and hope and good sense.
This particular volume helps us get to know Anne's and Gilbert's children fairly intimately. Montgomery is a master of depicting the thinking of children and describing how they easily come to wrong conclusions. Yet you know it will all come out right, eventually. Anne also often describes what she believes heaven will be like, and its consistent with my beliefs; that there will be laughter there, for example. Her friends are somewhat shocked by this thinking, but she and Gilbert are very much in tune with practical spirituality.
I enjoyed getting to know Walter and the twins, especially. And the story culminates with a marriage crisis that is beautifully resolved. So much goodness here! And Ingleside is such a lovely place to remember the beauty of family and love and sweet relationships. It's a welcome retreat into a simpler life and time...
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