Faith and Lemonade

By Timothy Paterson

LeAnne loved her great grandfather. When he died, she was determined to follow in his footsteps, by helping people, especially those at the homeless shelter. LeAnne was an upbeat young girl, who looked for the good in people, and always found it. This heartwarming story is suitable for children, teens as well as adults. It is the story of faith.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Timothy Paterson
• Release date: Jan 16, 2012
• ISBN: 9781465983237

Timothy Paterson

Married with two teenage daughters. Would love to hear comments/reviews of my stories; [e-mail]

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Faith and Lemonade

Timothy Paterson

Smashwords Edition

Copyright 2012 Timothy Paterson

LeAnne stood silently between her parents in the silent cemetery. The sky was overcast and there was a chill in the air. LeAnne had not said much to anyone in the few days leading up to the funeral. However, what really worried LeAnne’s parents; was that their daughter had not shed any tears. It was as if she were in a trance.

As the casket was being lowered into the freshly dug grave, LeAnne broke her silence. She became hysterical; No! No! she yelled. Don‘t put Grandpa Leon into the cold ground. Jack and Maggie Parker had to hold their daughter back, so that she would not fall into the open grave.

All of the tears that Leanne had been holding back came forth like a waterfall. Why did he have to die? she asked. LeAnne’s parents felt helpless. Their hearts ached for their daughter. They realized how hard it must be for a seven-year-old child to understand death.

LeAnne’s grandmother walked over to the girl and held her tightly. Ann Stevens was crying, not so much for the loss of her father, but for the sadness that filled her granddaughter’s heart. LeAnne had been very close to her great-grandfather. She was born on his eightieth birthday, and was even named after him. LeAnne’s parents had