Tidings of comfort and joy : a tender story of love, loss, and reunion

As the questions begin, an extraordinary story unfolds. A story of love and loss and caring, of separation and reunion. Of small acts of heroism in a distant and war-weary English village, now half a century ago. As her grandmother shares this story with Marissa, the two discover that the most precious gift of Christmas is that of the present. And the season of giving is not limited to once a year. Christmas should be a joyous time. But this year the celebration is overshadowed in sickness, sorrow, and disappointment. Seeing her grandmother struggle with pain and sadness, Emily decided to share a story that she's never told anyone. As old memories live again through her words, two broken hearts find healing and comfort—and the courage to celebrate Christmas once again.Tidings of Comfort & Joy reminds us to share the bonds of faith and family that Christmas represents whatever the circumstances or season. The Christmas season evokes many memories, not all of them joyful. In this remarkable story within a story, a grandmother shares her tale of love and loss, of small acts of heroism in a war-weary English village, and of the transforming power of trust in God. Through it, the new generation is gifted with true "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" and learns to treasure the sacredness of the day Over the holidays they spend together, Marissa's grandmother tells Marissa a love story from her past