Annie Peralta

Marianne's Christmas Miracle: a Short Story Annie Peralta

Marianne's Christmas Miracle features two young characters born with incredible gifts: a nine-year-old girl named Marianne who has a visual gift and healing powers, and Andrew, an eight-year-old boy who was born with autistic disorder but also with amazing musical talent. When Andrew was in coma, Marianne-with her profound love for prayer and strong faith in God-prayed for Andrew's recuperation. After his miraculous recovery, he became aware of his talents in piano and song composition, giving him an insight to use it to benefit children afflicted with autism. The story is filled with aspects on hope and faith. It seeks to capture emotion and imagination to reach for God's miraculous intervention when faced with hopelessness in an unworkable situation.