Chapter 4 – Moving to Menomonie Nettie held onto Grandma Cupp tightly. The frail woman trembled as Nettie embraced her. The move to Menomonie was taking a toll on them all. Will I ever see her again? Nettie’s crisply starched white blouse was wet on the shoulder from her...
The Christmas Prayer – Menomonie
The Christmas Prayer – Maria, June Bride
Chapter 3 – Maria The last two weeks of June were a whirlwind of activity for the Girls Club. Maria couldn’t hide her delight with all the wedding preparations. She’d never been the center of attention before, and she loved it. Beth finally made the big move out of...
The Christmas Prayer – Nettie 1883
Chapter 2 – June 1883 Nettie Perkins hurried down Summit Avenue in St. Paul toward the home of Beth Brandon. The lush trees shaded the street as she walked past the stately William B. Dean house. The first mansion on the street was built in 1855 when land was...
