Fremont's Promise: Based on a True Story

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During the 1930s, In the midst of the Great Depression, Fremont Pope, a hardworking mechanic, promises to take care of his wife, Sibyl. He believes the best way to do this is to move his young family away from Shawnee, Oklahoma, where Sibyl can be free from the stress of her quarreling parents and siblings. In new surroundings, she can also follow her passion to freely share her faith. Sibyl Trimble Pope would like nothing better than to escape the drama of her dysfunctional family. But how can she leave? Papa has abandoned his wife and children, leaving them destitute. As the oldest daughter(she's the oldest, right?), Sibyl feels the responsibility of caring for them and putting the broken family back together. An out-of-town job offer gives Fremont the hope of a fresh start. But Sibyl resists. Her mother insists a disaster will occur if they leave. Sibyl and Fremont have already experienced the heartbreak of losing a baby boy. How will Fremont keep his promise to love and care for Sibyl if tragedy strikes again?