Out to Canaan by Jan Karon

Father Tim and his wife Cynthia are pondering the uncertainties of retirement. They are also trying to find the siblings of Dooley Barlowe and discover his mother, victim of burns in a hospital bed. Things are happening in Mitford, a mayoral race, rumors of property selling, a new book for Cynthia, all the elements for change are in the mix. Dooley wants to learn to drive; well he already has been behind the wheel, he just wants Father Tim to let him drive the Buick. They have house guests in the basement and in the guest room. Another good read. Sandy P