When her unwed medical student daughter discloses that she is pregnant, Dr. Laura Branson is torn between excitement and fear. Until now, her beliefs and stance on pro-life issues have been more theoretical than personal. It isn't until she receives a Christmas gift--a quilt that depicts the life of pioneer Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor in America--that she is forced to wrestle with her beliefs. What does she really believe, and will she have the courage to stand by her convictions?