A Christmas Homecoming by MaryAnn Diorio

Author:MaryAnn Diorio [Diorio, MaryAnn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christian Fiction
ISBN: 978-1-61116-229-5
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
Published: 2012-06-30T16:00:00+00:00

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The memory of Ben’s drunken episode the night before jolted Sonia awake and into reality. Despite the darkness of the pre-dawn hour and a fitful sleep that had left her still tired, she rose, put on her robe, and headed for the kitchen. A cup of strong coffee would help clear her head, and time with God would prepare her for her confrontation with Ben later that morning. With Christmas only a day away, she wanted to handle Ben in a way that wouldn’t alienate him and make things worse.

Although she’d suspected he drank, she’d never smelled liquor on his breath before last night nor had she seen him drunk. Such behavior was out of character for her son. Surely he was in deep emotional pain, and she would get to the root of it.

She poured herself a cup of black coffee, longing for Rick’s presence. Rick always knew what to do, especially when it came to their children. Until he was gone, she’d never realized how much she’d leaned on him. Now, she had to face things alone.

I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Tears sprang to Sonia’s eyes. “Thank You, Lord. Thank You for always being there for me.”

She took her coffee mug and headed for her fellowship chair. She opened her devotional book and turned to December 24th. Christmas Eve. How quickly time passed. The passage for the day was Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.” Sonia pondered the words. Was she submitting to God in all her ways? Only then would He make her paths straight. She examined her heart. “Lord, if I am not submitting to You, show me where I am going my own way.”

She listened but heard nothing. What was God saying to her? That there was no area in which she was not submitting to Him? Doubtful. Perhaps an answer would come later. For now, she’d focus on the chief need of the day—confronting Ben.

But how to do so in a way that wouldn’t ruin Christmas Eve for them both?

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