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Broken Noel
A Mosaic Collection Short Story
Christmas season had always been a time for joy for Thomas Nordberg and his family, but when his wife succumbs to cancer just before Thanksgiving, that joy is buried with her. In his grief, his relationship with his daughter suffers as well. A gift to another hurting child may be the only thing that restores joy in their lives.
This story originally appeared in The Mosaic Collection's 2021 Christmas anthology, The Heart of Christmas.
Christmas season had always been a time for joy for Thomas Nordberg and his family, but when his wife succumbs to cancer just before Thanksgiving, that joy is buried with her. In his grief, his relationship with his daughter suffers as well. A gift to another hurting child may be the only thing that restores joy in their lives.
This story originally appeared in The Mosaic Collection's 2021 Christmas anthology, The Heart of Christmas.
68 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2023
About the author
Brenda S. Anderson
34 books402 followersBrenda S. Anderson writes authentic and gritty life-affirming fiction that shows God at work in people’s messy lives. She is a founding member of the award-winning, nontraditional publishing company, The Mosaic Collection. When not writing, she enjoys live sports and theater, walking along the shores of Lake Superior, and sharing hot cocoa with friends and family. She lives near Minneapolis with her newly retired husband and their twin mischievous kitties, Mauer and Morneau.
Readers can learn more about Brenda S. Anderson at www.brendaandersonbooks.com
Readers can learn more about Brenda S. Anderson at www.brendaandersonbooks.com
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December 12, 2024
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 stars)
Read: December 2024
Format: Kindle e-book
Book #142 of 2024: This is a short story but kind of a mini novella. It's from The Heart of Christmas anthology from The Mosaic Collection.
Losing a loved one at any time but during the holidays just seems extra difficult. I can understand why the main character is overwhelmed with the usual 'stuff' surrounding Christmas. How does one go on "as normal" when your wife is gone?
Noelle wants the opposite. She wants to do everything they always did. Everyone reacts differently in grief.
I love how supportive family and friends are. Even when it came time to give him some hard love and a kick, it's done with compassion and care.
Read: December 2024
Format: Kindle e-book
Book #142 of 2024: This is a short story but kind of a mini novella. It's from The Heart of Christmas anthology from The Mosaic Collection.
Losing a loved one at any time but during the holidays just seems extra difficult. I can understand why the main character is overwhelmed with the usual 'stuff' surrounding Christmas. How does one go on "as normal" when your wife is gone?
Noelle wants the opposite. She wants to do everything they always did. Everyone reacts differently in grief.
I love how supportive family and friends are. Even when it came time to give him some hard love and a kick, it's done with compassion and care.
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