The Best Christmas Ever (19 page)
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Authors: Cheryl Wolverton
Fresh tears streaked down Sarah’s face and she leaned down and hugged Mickie. “And I love you, too. I’ll be glad to marry you—and your daddy. Do you think I should tell him?”
Justin’s heart tripped over. “I think he heard you,” he said, and walked forward. “How about giving me a kiss to seal that?”
Sarah looked up from Mickie, her cheeks suddenly flushing. Her eyes sparkled with love. Slowly, Sarah stood and walked forward. Shyly, she held out her hand. Justin took it, then pulled her into his arms, but he hesitated as he stared at her beautiful face.
“Come on!” Bill called out. Marcy laughed and urged him on, as well.
“An audience,” he murmured. Then, not letting that stop him, he shifted her and bent her back over his arm. “Your acceptance kiss,” he said softly before taking her lips.
The kiss left Sarah weak and breathless, supported only by his arms. When she opened her eyes, Mickie was clapping.
“Do it again, Daddy. Do it again.”
Justin was short of breath, but looking very smug, Sarah noticed. He smiled and shook his head. “I think I’ll save the next one for after we say ‘I do.’”
Sarah blushed, then she said tenderly, stroking his
face. “I love you, Justin. You’re the best Christmas present I’ve ever received.”
Justin pushed her hair behind her ear and nodded. “Let’s go find the judge.”
Mickie ran up and grabbed her daddy around the legs. He picked her up and started toward the door.
“You know what, Daddy?” she asked.
“What’s that, pumpkin?” he said.
“This is gonna be the best Christmas ever.”
Looking over at Sarah, he said, “I couldn’t agree more.”
Dear Reader,
I love kids. And I’m very blessed to have two wonderful, loving children as well as a loving husband. However, not everyone is that lucky. Some people have children but have lost their spouse. Others are married but are unable to have children. This story is about two such people: a woman who comes face-to-face with the possibility of never having children, and a man who has found himself alone, doing his best to raise his daughter.
But with God, all things are possible. In my story, God brings two hurting people together to allow their healing and love to blossom. I’m an eternal optimist and believe there is no situation that God can’t turn around for good. With His love leading us, He can give us joy and the true desires of our hearts if we only stop and listen to His voice. I hope you have enjoyed Sarah and Justin’s story, as together they discovered God’s plan for their lives—along with a little help from Justin’s rambunctious daughter, Mickie. I’d love to hear from you, too. Write to me at P.O. Box 207, Slaughter, LA 70777.
eISBN: 978-14592-6467-0
THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER
Copyright © 1998 by Cheryl Wolverton
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