Call Her John — Judy Allen

This story is about two young people who both grew up in families with strong religious beliefs. They met and fell in love in high school. After graduation they went their separate ways to different colleges in different states, but remained close to each other. On their various college breaks they went back home to be with their families and had a very similar routine to follow. She became pregnant and they had to opt for early graduation and decided to get married. They both prayed for a son but were instead blessed with a beautiful kind daughter, who had the heart of an angel. Tragedy struck their families repeatedly. It tore them apart but eventually, brought them back together, stronger than ever. They were admired by everyone and the entire town took them in their hearts and nurtured them as one huge happy family.