Moonlightaholics

This story is worth a reread on Christmas season.

thanks, francis ....it's truly about what warms the heart this time of year

I think this is my favorite Christmas fic. When she turns to look into the woods and whispers "Merry Christmas", yes - it still makes me a little teary!

MickLifeCrisis wrote:I think this is my favorite Christmas fic. When she turns to look into the woods and whispers "Merry Christmas", yes - it still makes me a little teary!

Thanks MLC - me, too

I have to comment on this story again. It is one of my favorites because of the simplicity of a child's love. This is a masterpiece.

wollstonecraft61 wrote:I have to comment on this story again. It is one of my favorites because of the simplicity of a child's love. This is a masterpiece.

thanks, woll - I think you've captured the charm of the story - pure, unconditional love is something only a child can give and something a lonely vamp was in desperate need of.

This is my third reading of this charming piece and it touches my heart every time.

Ah the direct, practical beauty of a child's perspective. Beth is quite strong and resilliant in that she seemingly has escaped much of the emotional trauma of her kidnapping, but she remembers her rescuer, her guardian angel.

Beautiful, Karen. Thank you!

Back for another reread.

What a delight this story is! For Beth, Christmas is a time of dreams and wonder. For Mick, dreams have been shattered and wonder sorely tried but there was a moment here when they connected. Beth shared a bit of wonder with her Guardian Angel, and her Christmas wish warmed his heart.

As we know, they have always been connected...

Thank you!

Jenna

jen wrote:Back for another reread.

What a delight this story is! For Beth, Christmas is a time of dreams and wonder. For Mick, dreams have been shattered and wonder sorely tried but there was a moment here when they connected. Beth shared a bit of wonder with her Guardian Angel, and her Christmas wish warmed his heart.

As we know, they have always been connected...

Thank you!

Jenna

thanks, Jenna Of all the stories I've written, this one has a special place in my heart because it's seen through the eyes of the child Beth. Here, she is gradually returning to some semblance of normalcy after her abduction and return. In her own simple way, she gives the only gift to her angel she can, one which touches his heart. What better way to return to childhood innocence and joy than through the magic of Christmas?

I'm glad this one floated to the top again. It is indeed touching - even after a couple of readings over the years. Young Beth is so enchanting.

I love this story! It has gotten to be a Christmas tradition now for me to read it each year. And it still makes my eyes tear up just a bit.

Thank you!

r1015bill wrote:I'm glad this one floated to the top again. It is indeed touching - even after a couple of readings over the years. Young Beth is so enchanting.

MickLifeCrisis wrote:I love this story! It has gotten to be a Christmas tradition now for me to read it each year. And it still makes my eyes tear up just a bit.

Thank you!

Thank you both for the re-reads and I'm honored that you still find it so enchanting Having it a Christmas tradition is high praise indeed

Oh, this has been a wonderful day for heartwarming, tear-inducing, lovely, nostalgic Christmas fic.

Thank you again for this beautiful story. It's really the perfect depiction of what love is all about.

Oh my, this is beautiful dsr... beautiful...

Thank you!

allegrita wrote:Oh, this has been a wonderful day for heartwarming, tear-inducing, lovely, nostalgic Christmas fic.

Thank you again for this beautiful story. It's really the perfect depiction of what love is all about.

Alle,I hope they were happy tears I'm just so glad you enjoyed seeing Christmas through a child' eyes.

fairytoes wrote:Oh my, this is beautiful dsr... beautiful...

Thank you!

You're very welcome, fairytoes . This is just a happy little tale of a child's gift of love on Christmas day.