The Littlest Angel: For unto this day a child is born

By Trevi Formea

The true story of Shanae, a premature baby delivered by caesarian section at 24 weeks gestation and weighing just 775gms. Shanae would begin the fight of her life over the next few months along with her mother Renee, who was also battling her controlling partner Shaun - Shanae's father. Renee had been informed by doctors after two miscarriages in her first trimester, that she may never carry a baby. But miracles happen and Shanae came into the world and was the littlest angel to appear on Christmas eve. (G)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trevi Formea
• Release date: Feb 11, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310012006

Trevi Formea

TREVI FORMEA is the pen-name of Jo-Anna Rose.She is an Australian 'Baby Boomer' raised in the southern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, and was born the youngest of four children (refer: A BABY BOOMER - At any age).In 1966, when 'Trevi' was 15, she won an essay competition which posed the question - 'What would you do if you were cast away on a deserted island with Elvis Presley?' The competition was organized through the then popular but now defunct magazine - EVERYBODY'S. The first prize for each state Australia wide - was a week for two, all expenses paid including air-fares, to beautiful Brampton Island Resort situated in tropical Queensland's Barrier Reef. Trevi was their youngest contestant and her essay impressed the sponsors and judges so much, that they 'awarded' her with a special 'junior' category equivalent prize. Trevi took her mum with her on the holiday.Trevi was raised a Catholic, but disillusioned after 33yrs, went searching for the truth in other religions, including Mormon and Pentecostal - finally becoming a Lutheran, to which she has remained to this day. Having had four weddings and a funeral, her third marriage in 1996, was the shortest lasting only 29mths (refer 'KUKLA MOU - The Little Greek Princess'). Trevi was suddenly widowed at 47 years old, with her two youngest daughters Renee 16 and Jackie 6 to raise. Her youngest Jackie, suffering from Asperger Syndrome (refer 'JACKIE PETER PAN').After relocating to Russell Island in Queensland's south-east corner in August 2002 with Jackie - then 9 yrs old and her 4th husband, Trevi took on the position of reporter with their local paper 'The Island Spirit'. Not only as their only ace reporter but managing advertising and their paper formatting. Trevi has also had miscellaneous poems and stories published through the island's 'Writer's Circle', as well as various short stories in other popular magazines including 'That's Life' in 2000.In March 2013, Trevi met a local couple (Dennis and Jeannie) who were new 'indie' authors/writers themselves, and together they introduced her to 'self-publishing' on e-readers, encouraging Trevi to publish her stories through smashwords.com. A whole new world for writing opened up, and Trevi became a die-hard fan of and contributor to, the delights of modern technology.The 'BLUE LABEL' series are mostly based on Trevi's own life experiences growing up and throughout her life. They can be either read as a 'Stand Alone' story, or as part of an ongoing expanded autobiography. The simplistic design of her cover serves as a visual aid for easier recognition for older readers. Trevi stayed single for 9yrs living an idyllic lifestyle on Russell Island, where she cruised the Pacific with Jackie at least once a year. Other members of their home included Burmilla cat 'Bobby' and 'Bella' - the wonder Labrador ref:- BOBBY MEETS BELLA - (yet to be published).On October 23rd 2016, a man from an internet dating site, sent Trevi a 'free kiss e-mail' and after exchanging multiple emails, texts and phone calls to each other, they finally met. They were instantly attracted to each other. In June 2017, Peter proposed to Trevi and eventually encouraged her to put her home on the market. After selling his townhouse in August 2018, Peter moved to Maryborough, Queensland, where they bought a large 80yr old 'Queenslander' house, desperately in need of attention and 2 kms west of the town's centre. Jackie & Trevi would visit Peter for a week at a time and after selling their home on the island in April 2021, Jackie and Trevi moved the last of their belongings off the island, travelling over 300kms north to Maryborough, a regional township, which was once the northern port for free settlers in what was then New South Wales. Before Queensland was separated from NSW in 1900 and called Queensland. Trevi's grandparents landed there from Ireland in the 1800's but that's another story - (ref A BABY BOOMER AT ANY AGE).On the 2nd February 2020, Trevi and Peter were married in the Chapel of Life across the road from their home by Elvis - AKA Trevor Turner (a personal friend & Elvis impersonator). They themed their wedding to the 50's era and invited their guests to dress accordingly and join in the fun. Jackie gave Trevi away dressed as BAD SANDY from Grease and the Bridal party arrived in a white1954 FJ Holden stretch limo. The groom and his men arrived in an old Black and White Holden taxi, complete with original fare meter. Their wedding was just before the Covid19 pandemic struck. Since then, they have been enjoying retirement whilst steadily restoring their 80yo home to her former glory, adding some modern touches without detracting from her original beauty. Not too bad an effort for a couple of septuagenarians.If you have enjoyed any of Trevi's e-book stories, please feel free to write a review. Thanks for reading.

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THE LITTLEST ANGEL

For unto this day – a child is born . . . . .

by

Trevi Formea

Copyright 2015 Trevi Formea

ISBN 9781 3199 1299 6

Smashwords Edition

DEDICATION

To my youngest granddaughter, Shanae - who fought for life against all odds and survived. Love Always Ma xoxo.

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THE LITTLEST ANGEL

By Trevi Formea

CHAPTER ONE

It was Christmas Eve 2013. Jackie and I were at my middle daughter Tina’s home, to spend the festive season with her, husband Brett and their three young sons – Ayden 11, and twins Connor and Lachie 8.

As Jackie and I lived on an island off the south-east coast of Queensland, it was always easier for us to go to the mainland to celebrate Christmas. Tina always gave Jackie and me accommodation, and it enabled us to catch up with my other two adult daughters Sammie and Dani and their families. Renee, my second youngest - now resided in Bundaberg, a regional township 400kms away.

The hum of a neighbouring mower and smell of freshly mowed grass wafted on the summer breeze. Yes it was summer in Australia and we celebrated with warm Christmases – not white. The current temperature was sitting on 28 degrees and it was 5.30 on a Tuesday afternoon.

Tina and I were discussing the weather and if we might get the thunderstorm that was forecasted, as the clouds were building up and becoming a slate grey.

Our conversation was interrupted by Brett, who suddenly emerged from inside. He joined us on the front verandah where Tina 36, Jackie 21 and I were seated - enjoying an icy cold drink before dinner.

Brett 40 had been a member of