Twinkle, Twinkle Christmas Star

By Deanna Martinez-Bey

Twinkle, Twinkle Christmas Star is a Christian romance story about a woman named Crissy who faced many challenges in her own life related to her faith in God, her dreams, and hopes for her future. Crissy's desire for a change in her relationship with God sparked many amazing challenges and experiences that made her much stronger throughout the story. She also met the most amazing man who would steal her heart and change her life forever. Things were not always rosey. This story has many twists and turns and many unexpected reminders from her past that seemed to test her along her journey to her new life. Is it possible for someone to have it all and lose it and then have it all over again? Twinkle, Twinkle Christmas Star is an amazing story about an incredible woman's story of faith, romance, and suspense that's filled with lots of twisted humor that will keep you smiling and amazed on how through faith anything is possible.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Emerging Edge Publishing
• Release date: Nov 19, 2011
• ISBN: 9781452471464

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Chapter 1

Twinkle, Twinkle Christmas Star

As Crissy looked up into the sky, she decided to make a prayer on what she called her Christmas star. I’m at rock bottom, there is nowhere for me to go but up from here. So, she looked up and made her prayer. I pray my life would change and never be the same again!

The week before Thanksgiving, 2008:

It was a brisk November morning in Holly Berry, North Carolina. Crissy opened her eyes to look at her red numbered alarm clock. It was 4:30am! It was way too early for Crissy to get out of bed. She did not need to get up until 7am. Crissy decided to get up early so she sat up, slipped on her fuzzy, pink bunny slippers, wrapped up in her matching fuzzy, pink robe and slowly found her way to the bathroom. Just as she finished washing her hands the phone rang. Who is calling me so early in the morning? Crissy thought out loud. She walked quickly over to her phone and answered it with a quick, Hello. Hi, Crissy, it’s mommy! Thanksgiving is next Thursday and we would like you to come for a visit, we have someone very special we would like you to meet. Just as her Mother finished the sentence, Crissy heard a loud beeping noise. Crissy sprung up in her bed and realized it was all a dream. It was now 7am and time for her to get up.

Crissy slipped on her fuzzy, pink bunny slippers and matching robe and walked over to her bathroom. What a strange dream. It seemed so real, Crissy spoke to herself. Just as Crissy spoke those words out of her mouth, her phone rang. Crissy slowly turned her head and looked at her phone as if it were an alien from another planet.

She walked cautiously over to it, on her tiptoes as if she did not want it to hear her creeping over to answer. Hhhheeelllooooo, Crissy sang softly, as if scared for the person on the other end to answer her. Hi, Crissy, it’s mommy! Thanksgiving is next Thursday and we just wanted to be sure you are planning to come for a visit. Crissy held the phone in front of her face and looked at it like it was the strangest thing she had ever seen. Okaaayyy, she answered her mother. We have someone very special we would like you to meet. Crissy, are you there? I’m here, mom. I will come. Crissy, are you alright? Yes, mom. I will leave on the Tuesday before and I will be at your house between 5 and 6pm that evening. See you then. Crissy did not even wait for her mother to answer; she hung up the phone quickly, as if it were on fire.

God, are you up there? This is so strange. Is this you? Are you answering my Christmas star prayer I made last night?

It had been years since Crissy spoke with God. She still went to Church faithfully every Sunday. But, as far as communicating with God on a personal level, it had been years. This interesting turn of events made Crissy’s faith grow. She felt like He still listened to her and that He still wanted to help her.

Crissy then took a shower and got ready for work. Even though Crissy worked from her home, she still carried on as if she had to go into the office.

It assured her she would not slip into a pattern of laying around in her pajamas all day. Crissy wrote a column in her local newspaper entitled, What’s Happening Around Town. She wrote daily for her column was printed daily. Crissy wrote several articles each day, to guarantee she had generic extras for the times when she went out of town or needed to take a day off.

Living in Holly Berry for so many years, Crissy knew of the upcoming events and that made it easy for her to write some articles ahead of time. Crissy stepped into the kitchen after she was dressed and made a pot of coffee. As she waited for it to brew, she lit a fire in the fireplace and sat and watched it burn. Her mind drifted to the unusual event that morning. The dream had really taken her off her guard, for she could not explain it. Crissy liked to be in control of her life. She liked to know what was going to happen and when it was going to happen. This explains why she had not totally turned her life over to God. If she did, He would be in control instead of her and she did not like that idea.

Crissy was 32 and single. She was engaged in 1998, but it did not work out. Crissy was seriously dedicated to the relationship, but Joe was not. They were together for six years. Joe would not commit to setting a date for the wedding. One morning, Crissy woke up and realized she was wasting her time. After work that day, she collected Joe’s personal items that she had acquired at her apartment and brought them over to his. He was not there, so she left them sitting on his front porch. He never even called her. She knew she made the right decision.

Crissy had been giving a lot of thought to moving away and possibly starting a new life somewhere else. She had been living in the same apartment for over ten years now. She made good money writing for the paper and was able to save a substantial amount. Her savings would be plenty for a down payment on a new house. Crissy felt it was time to buy a house and settle down. She just needed to find Mr. Right. Or maybe it was time to let God find her Mr. Right; she had not been able to find him on her own in the last thirty-two years!

The week went by pretty quickly for Crissy. She was ready to go and visit her parents and sisters in the North Carolina mountain town of Triple Creek. She finished packing her bags on Monday night and planned to get up early to write her last article for the Thanksgiving week and email it into her boss before leaving town. After packing, Crissy headed up to bed. Her level of excitement kept her from falling asleep right away. Crissy’s thoughts about whom she was going to meet kept her mind busy. She was also thinking about moving back home near her family and friends. She could write her column from there or possibly write one for the town of Triple Creek. Crissy decided to pray: Dear God, thank you for this day and this trip to spend time with my family and friends. Thank you Lord that you have a plan for my life. I pray you show me what it is. Help me to put you first and set my own ideas and desires aside for yours. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. Crissy fell asleep.

At 7am her alarm sounded as usual. Crissy was looking forward to writing her article so she could get on the road. It seemed as if she worked at warp speed. Her article was complete by 9am. And it was good! Wow, thanks God, Crissy said out loud.

Crissy got in her car and decided to say a prayer for a safe trip. She then, buckled her seat belt and backed out of her driveway. As soon as she got onto I-40, she called her Mother to let her know she was able to leave earlier than she had anticipated and she would be there in just about five hours.

As Crissy drove, she decided to get out some of her Praise and Worship CD’s and listened to them. It had been some time since she popped those into the CD player. Crissy felt so peaceful. She sang along and was having a great time. Before she knew it, she was there! As Crissy pulled into the driveway of her parent’s home, she laid on the horn. Her mom sprang outside the front door, with a smile as big as Texas on her face. Crissy felt warm inside. She was so happy to be home. Home, I feel at home. Is this a sign from you God? Am I home? Is it time to move back? Crissy decided she would talk to her mom and dad about moving back and they could all pray about it together.

Crissy and her mom, Cindy, sat down for a cup of hot tea after Crissy got all of her things settled into the guest room. Just as they sat down on the couch to talk, the doorbell rang. Oh, there is someone special I want you to meet and here she is. Cindy went to answer the door. Crissy could hear the voice of a woman and a man. Must be some new friends of mom and dad’s, Crissy thought.

About 30 seconds after the door closed, in came walking a woman about 5 feet tall. She had long brown hair and dark brown eyes. She had beautiful, soft skin and her smile lit up her face with a warm glow. Crissy, this is my special friend Nina. She is the new Pastor at our Church. Nina, this is my wonderful daughter, Crissy, the writer. Hello, Crissy, it is a pleasure to finally meet you. Your mother has told me so many wonderful things about you, I feel like I know you so well. Oh, thank you, Pastor Nina, it’s so nice to meet you too! Just after the introductions, in walked an athletic looking man. He was a quite handsome man. Crissy thought he looked a little young for Pastor Nina, but who was she to judge. Crissy’s mom walked closer to Crissy, Crissy this is Jason Liles. This is the first time we have met. He is Pastor Nina’s nephew and he is in town for Thanksgiving. Crissy could not speak. She seemed to have gotten her words lost in his dark brown eyes. Jason walked over to Crissy and took her hand, Pleased to meet you Crissy. Crissy just stood there and smiled. That was all she could do.

Cindy went to make more tea. Everyone sat down in the living room to talk. Just as they sat down on the couches and chairs, Crissy’s dad walked in with another man. Crissy’s dad, Lou, introduced Crissy to Nina’s husband, James. Lou and James sat down to join in with the conversation.

Cindy started things off, So, Jason how long will you be in town and where will you be going back home to? I will be in town until Sunday. Then, I will be returning to Whitefish, Montana.

Crissy finally found some words to speak, Wow, it must be so cold up there this time of year. It is, I’m thinking about moving somewhere warmer. I am actually still praying about it. That’s so funny, I am praying about the same thing. Cindy looked at Crissy with a puzzled look on her face.

After a couple of hours of chitchat, Jason and his family left for home. Now, Crissy had a chance to talk about moving with her mother and father. As soon as the door closed, Cindy turned to Crissy, What is this talk about you moving? Is everything OK? What is going on? Crissy told her mom and dad everything. Crissy told them all about the dream she had and about the prayer she prayed on what she called her Christmas star. Crissy shared, how since she prayed that prayer just one week ago, her communications with God have greatly improved. She also told them how alone she was feeling and how she was thinking about moving home again. They all held hands and uplifted the situation to God. After they prayed, Crissy went to bed and fell asleep quicker than she ever did at her apartment. God’s peace engulfed her and she felt like she was lying in His arms, like a baby does with her mother.

Crissy woke up to the smell of her mother’s sweet cinnamon rolls and fresh brewed coffee. As Crissy rolled out of bed and into her slippers, Junior, the family Golden Retriever ran in and jumped onto the bed. Crissy tickled his belly and patted his head. She then wrapped herself up in her warm robe and strolled down the stairs. Ah, she lives, stated her mother. Why, what time is it mom? Crissy had slept until 10am! That was very