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105 pp / PB / ISBN: 0-9717166-0-9

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"Not Long Before the Morning Light.. and in time for the Celebration of True Light" shares with others reflections by the author of Christmas over the years... memories... the many meanings of Christmas to her... and expresses that "Christmas" comes to each of us in our own personal moments... at a different time... in a different way... those moments when our spirits become touched by some little thing... tangible but mostly intangible... and perhaps whether we realize it or not... by the happenings of That Very First Christmas and the Christ Child. Oftentimes its what we do for someone... with someone... family or friend. It may cause the reader to reflect on his own memories of Christmas and realize what Christmas has come to mean and why. It is a hearth-and heart-warmed book of moments spent in a church somewhere or around the Christmas tree with family... friends... and pet friends.

From the Book...

Christmas Postscript

      As I close this greeting... I'm reminded that my Christmas tree has called to me strongly one more year and helped me to understand that it and its twinkling lights and shiny ornaments are so important to Christmas... and yes, I must put the tree up and did... long about 2:00 o'clock in the morning a few nights ago... not long before the morning light... and in time for the celebration of The True Light.

I wish you that light always.

About the Author

Though living in northern Virginia most of her adult life, author "Zim" Goings supposes that real Christmas came to her first as a small child in a Methodist children's home in Macon, Georgia, among a hundred or so orphaned children or ones of unfortunate circumstances. As Christmases have come and gone she has found that all sorts of happenings in our lives come together to tell about how we look at Christmas. She enjoys an active spiritual life and loves and is loved by two children and three grandchildren and many friends... as well as two feline friends. She seems to have brought childhood Christmas to the lives of her children, and they into the lives of their own children. They have helped to keep it in hers. She believes that Christmas and life in general are about sharing... and about the Christmas child and others.

Notes to the Author

"Thanks for sending me the next-to-last copy of the initial printing of your book. You seem to have a very full life that offers many rewards to you. (Of course, every life has its difficulties, but you minimize them gracefully.) Reading it was like sitting with you and hearing you talk to me. I'm glad I have it. Ann"

"Dear Aunt Bernadine...thank you for Zimmie's book. It is great; she must be a very special person. I'm sure we'll pick it up over and over again. Its a good one for the bedside table."

"Beautifully worded...spiritually guided."

"I spent a very quiet, late evening with my Christmas tree and all the lights and candles twinkling in the dark reading "Not Long Before Morning the Light." The words you have written are lovely and touched my heart in many writings. I know I will read it again and again."

"I couldn't wait to read the book. I had some things I needed to do before sitting down to read, but I caught myself picking it up and reading a page or two between chores. Needless to say I read it all before the sunset. It is a delightful book, and it brought back many memories for me. Y9our sweetness, your gentleness and your caring certainly show with every word. The Light shines through!"

"As soon as I received the book I sat and read it through and enjoyed it immensely. I feel a great deal of love fills your heart... your family and friends are very fortunate."

"Thank your very much, dear friend, for the wonderful publication of your Christmas reflections of past years. It is truly an inspiring keepsake. We wish for you indeed the fullness of Christmas joy, you who bring so much joy to the lives of countless others."

"Reading your book has made me think of my Christmas memories and traditions and how important they are to me."

"Thank you for your book. It was so enjoyable! I'm so proud of you and the work you do for our Lord."
 

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