Five year old Joanna knew not to expect her anticipated gifts to come via Rudolph the Reindeer as she was situated in tropical Nassau, Bahamas. She dared to dream however, that she would wake on Christmas morning to discover a doll with hair that she could comb and clothes with which to dress her. Her mother had tried to keep the spirit of Christmas, even making little decorations for the tree. But what was missing – conspicuous by absence, were the gifts under the tree. Establishing a missionary work among the impoverished natives had cost them heavily; even to the point that there were insufficient finances to buy food for a Christmas dinner – much less gifts. What would take place just hours before Christmas was nothing short of a miracle.
Twas the Night before Christmasﾅ in the Bahamas is a touching true story about her mother by Cincinnati author Dr. Brenda Wehrman. All proceeds of this book are going to support the Salvation Armyﾴs Christmas drive. Copies of the book will available at kettle sites. Donors who give a gift $10 or more will receive a free* book.
Upon reading the manuscript, the authorﾴs mother wept tears of remembrance, ﾓThe events are still as vivid today as they were in 1941.ﾒ Just as a war was waging back then, Dr. Wehrman is conscious that this Christmas season will be bittersweet for many who have family members serving in our armed forces overseas, far from home. Her hope is that this story will bolster sagging spirits and again, infuse fresh hope in the power of miracles. ﾓIf youﾴve ever wanted to be a silent observer of the impact your gift will make on a needy recipient at Christmas, this book will shed light on what transpires behind closed doors.ﾒ
Author Brenda Wehrman can be contacted for media appearances or to speak about the book at promotional events at (513) 474-3488. Twas the Night Before Christmasﾅ in the Bahamas can also be obtained at her website www.valyou.org with on-line proceeds also going to the Salvation Army.
Source : Culture and Community News
