The Cloak by Wanda Luthman

     A soldier is having nightmares. He isn't sure why but he knows they began after a cloak became his.  He was part of the group who guarded a man headed for crucifixion.  The soldiers gambled to see who would get the fine cloak.

   This book is very well written, but then the author had great sources.  The story will cause you to be lost in thought. It simply gives the reader the information and allows them to decide. The story can be read in a coffee break. It might cause the reader to become emotional though. This is a book to be read year round but especially at Easter.  I read it over and over. I share is with my children as well.

    I found one issue with this one. I would have preferred the book to be original. 

    I gave this one 4 cheers out of five for the reason above.

Santa's Christmas Wish by Maggie Tideswell

   Audra was headed to the mall when she saw Santa's sleigh land on the room. She felt the need to talk to him and made her way to where children were waiting to sit on Santa's lap. When it was Audra's turn, she sat on his lap and told him she wanted a man for Christmas. Santa whispers he wants a baby for Christmas. From there, Audra's life becomes a whirlwind.

   I wasn't sure what to make of this book when I read the title. I figured it was going to be a run-of-the-mill Christmas book.  I am thrilled to tell you I was wrong. This book needs to be included in your- TBR pile and your favorites pile. The story unfolds in a beautiful three dimensional way. Ms. Tideswell crafted a Christmas story you will read again and again. You'll share this one with friends and family as well. This is one to treat yourself with.

  I didn't find any issues. The magic of this book will last weeks beyond the holidays. 

  I gave this one five cheers out of five because  it makes you believe in Santa and magic again.

 

A Surprising Day

 

I'm not really sure how to start. I went to my eye specialist today. Was supposed to be just a regular visit

I wasn't expecting anything that happened.  Then didn't tell me until halfway through my visit this was 

to be what they call a long visit. It really caught me off guard, but okay. Finally it was time to meet 

with Dr. Gordon. She looked over all the photos they took of my eyes and talked to her assistant. The 

tech left and Dr. Gordon turned around to me.  "Your right eye is doing terrifically. The left eye isn't. I 

will be giving you a shot in your left eye." I steeled myself for the shot. Dr. Gordon said," Your left eye

will lose complete sight in 6 months. You'll be blind in that eye."  She began to explain to me and my 

son just what she wanted to do. She explained to us, if we got started aggressively treating it, I may be 

able to retain sight.  My son was asking questions and Dr.  Gordon told her she almost never sees

a diabetic go blind these days. My mind shut down. I just heard blind. My worse fear. She and my son 

set up things. In January I have three appointments scheduled. Shots in my eyes for all three. I am 

trying not to look at this news as I normally would. I'm trying to be positive about a this. I haven't been 

able to catch my breath  since she used that word. 

 I'm not going to let it shut me down. I'm trying to figure out what to do next.  

  Thank you for reading this and hanging on while I go through this. I appreciate you all.