Christmas Gratitude in the Memories Well, this is our Christmas 2020. It’s been a difficult year and a difficult week, as I try to recreate the Christmas Gratitude of the years now gone by. This will be the first Christmas in 49 years that I have not spent with my sons and their families. The […]
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The Christmas Prayer – Wedding of Marta
Chapter 13 – December 24, 1907 – Marta The house was brimming with activity and Marta couldn’t be happier. Bertha and Mary Ellen helped Marta dress for her wedding. “You look beautiful, Sis,” Mary Ellen said. “I’m incredibly excited. I’ve waited so long for this day.” Marta fiddled with her hair. “It looks perfect, dear.” […]
The Christmas Prayer – Bertha’s Promise
Chapter 12 – Bertha’s Promise Nettie abruptly turned to her stomach and buried her face in the feather pillow. One sneezing fit followed another. She clutched the pillow with both hands, trying to muffle the sound so she wouldn’t wake the baby. Her head spun as she remembered the promise she’d begged Bertha to make. […]
