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Here’s a letter from Ashley, the heroine of “The Christmas Quilt” by debut author Kathy Wall.
Dear Santa,
HELP!!!
Bring me some peace. It’s only six months until I finish medical school, and then … for five years I’ll do my penitence in the bush country of Africa. I’m already counting the days until I return. If this self-imposed exile doesn’t straighten things out with the big guy upstairs, I’m lost.
Although I’m a pretty friendly person, I haven’t dated for three years. Leaving is painful, and I thought it best not to build any relationships. No one questioned my excuses of studying, exams, and rotations. I think that was a mistake. I’ll be going off to Africa with no friends to write or visit. My only relative is Mom, and she recently got married. Don’t fit in real well there either. Sometimes, I feel so alone.
To make things worse, when I go, I’ll be working with children and women. Not the older folks I want to care for, like Miss Polly. She’s the gal who recently had hip surgery. Her determination to recover is an inspiration. However, with the conditions in Africa, I won’t see many patients of that generation. They rarely live so long.
Santa, if you can come up with another way to make things right with God, let me know.
Is it possible to make friends in the few remaining months before my departure? If you could help out, it certainly would be nice.
Please don’t bring anything electronic as there will be limited electricity where I’m going. None of those fancy soaps either. They attract insects. I’ll still be able to do applique, but not patchwork, so a five year supply of silk threads, needles and a plastic tub to store them in would be appreciated.
To sum it up, I’d like friends, career advice, peace of mind, and maybe an attitude adjustment.
Needing a miracle or two in Texas,
Ashley McDonald
About the Author:
Kathy Wall is the author of The Gift Quilt. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and a semi-finalist in the organization’s Genesis competition. The former newspaper reporter, travel writer, foster mother, and schoolteacher lives in Texas with her husband. When not quilting or writing, she enjoys traveling, especially to visit her two children and eleven grandchildren.
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