Rebecca Kinsinger has dreamt of being a teacher. Shortly after beginning her first job at the Charm Amish School, she discovers teaching is hard work and fears she is not very good at it. When Lilly Yoder, a thirteen year old who lost her parents, joins the class. Rebecca finally feels a sense of purpose. She is quite taken by Lilly's uncle Jacob Yoder. Jacob is a carpenter from Florida who never thought he would be farmer or a single parent. Rebecca makes him smile. An accident brings the two together. Will they follow the path of duty or true love and happiness?