An Amish Bishop's daughter, a visiting Bishop's son and the week before Christmas each year. Sadie Kauffman is the oldest of two daughters of the Amish bishop, Omar, and his wife Elizabeth. Sadie is not happy about the bishop visiting from another community and staying over in their home with his wife and their only child, John. But Sadie is soon taken with the little boy her own age and they become firm friends. Each year the visit takes place and Sadie finds herself looking forward the week before Christmas.When tragedy hits John's family, he makes up his mind never to risk bruising his heart again by loving anyone. Sadie holds a secret close to her heart. She must choose if she will reveal her thoughts even though it might destroy everything she dreams of. But Christmas is a time for dreams – it’s when they come true