Jonathan toomey is the best wood carve in the valley. He keeps to himself , though and never smiles or laughs. The village children call him Mr. Gloomy. But nobody knows the heavy weight of heartbreak he carries on his shoulders… Then one cold winter’s day , a newcomer to the village, The widow McDonwell ,knocks on the wood carver’s door. Her quiet request leads to a joyful miracle in the weeks that follow ,as she and her son gently warn the sad , chill heart of Jonathan Toomey.