Magdalena
A Christmas Memory
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She tied Jasper to the hitching rail near the oak tree and turned to look at the lady. “Merry Christmas, Elizabeth.” The lady said with a very warm smile and nearly perfect English, with just a pinch of Serbian accent. “Merry Christmas,” Betsy said with a smile and bubbling with intrigue. She sat down beside the lady. “How’d you know my name?” Betsy asked, looking down as she began swinging her legs with a nervous impatient-like rhythm. She began looking at the lady, only turning her head sideways for the moment then looking back down at her feet. Betsy was taking in what clues she could gather about this mysterious lady. Betsy couldn’t explain it but the warmth that had engulfed her seemed to radiate through each inquisitive question. She’d look away from the lady but would try to come up with another question just so she could look her mesmerizing angelic like beauty. The lady laughed a little and smiled. “No, I guess you wouldn’t remember me, Elizabeth. Age does change things.
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When life throws some hard trials a families’ way, even a preacher’s faith can be shaken to the core. Sometimes it takes a child with a free spirit and an imagination to get folks back on track. And sometimes, it takes a miracle.
About the Author
Author Rev Sievers is a product of Texas. With a deep blend of protestant doctrines and the unconditional grace influencing his Christian compass. He has enjoyed a life of adventure in aviation without forgetting his country gospel roots. He is a “Son of the Republic of Texas” and a descendant of an old-time German gospel preacher. These roots have fueled the character traits enough to generate a passionate imagination and to glean short stories and novels he recalled hearing from his youth. His is a graduate from University of Houston, a professional in the world of aviation and an avid outdoorsman. After settling in the Midwest with his best friend and wife of forty-five plus years, he now spends much of his time doodling and putting to paper these stories of old, with just a twist of fiction.