EO and Stymie

By Barbara Williamson

This children's' book addresses and reveals in a clever way what a difference unconditional love can make in one's life. We all are born with different traits and talents, and sometimes they are more obvious to others, sooner or more clearly, than to oneself. But, with loving support, in the way of encouragement and kindness, a person can come to know and feel confident in the wonders others have sensed and seen all along. In this story, farm animals come to life in a way that helps the reader to imagine beyond the obvious in understanding everyone's value, measured by unconditional love. Starting off, EO is a young, lonely, and sad donkey. Seemingly easy pickings for bullies. Three years go by before his sister, Stymie, is born. In helping his mother care for Stymie, he develops a new attitude of joy and happiness in sharing love, even offering forgiveness to those who have caused him past hurts. EO and Stymie become best friends-whether working, playing, laughing, or praying. Stymie's presence affects considerable positive differences in EO's life. With the new loving confidence EO feels, he and Stymie begin to make positive changes throughout the farm and in the farm characters. The animals once so disposed to bullying begin to change their ways. This is a feel-good, happy story with a surprise ending. Just remember, prayers up, blessings down. May you likewise be blessed by being a blessing to others.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jul 27, 2018
• ISBN: 9781641400091

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EO and Stymie

Barbara Williamson

ISBN 978-1-64140-008-4 (paperback)

ISBN 978-1-64140-009-1 (digital)

Copyright © 2018 by Barbara Williamson

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without the prior written permission of the publisher. For permission requests, solicit the publisher via the address below.

Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

832 Park Avenue

Meadville, PA 16335

www.christianfaithpublishing.com

Printed in the United States of America

To Kelly, Thank You. You are the gift that keeps on giving. You make my heart smile.

Chapter 1

EO (Todd)

Prayers Up, Blessings Down

Thirty-six years ago on a still night, a wonderful story was about to begin.

The sun had gone down in the little town of La Mesa when, by starlight, an extraordinary donkey was born. Only the mother knew just how special her son was, but many people were going to find out, including the donkey himself. His mother named him Todd.

The donkey was born with an unusual dark patch of fur on his back in the shape of a star.

Only his mother was aware of the star, and she held him near so no one could see it when they came to see the baby. The mother knew that, sometimes, unkind things are said about unusual appearances and she did not want the baby’s feelings to be hurt. His mother made sure that the star was always hidden.

She would kiss her son and tell him how beautiful he was and that one day he would truly be a star.

As the donkey grew, the mother would read stories and sing songs to her son. The donkey was very alert and wanted to learn to read, draw, and spell. He learned sooner and faster than all the other animals at the farm.

His mother was so proud of him, and she told him how blessed she was to have him and how happy her life was now.

She would say to him, Yes, you may, Y-E-S. No, you may not, N-O. Thank you, Y-O-U. She was spelling small words the donkey could learn.

When he was old enough to