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Автор Virginia Smith
“I don’t know what happened between you, but I know she loved you very much. ”
The happy images blurred as tears filled her eyes. Was it true? Did the mother she’d always thought indifferent really love her?
A tear slid down her cheek, followed quickly by another. Kelli couldn’t bear to put the pictures down long enough to wipe them away, so she let them go.
Oh, Mom! Why didn’t we fix this before it was too late?
Or was it too late? Would this crazy condition of Lillian’s trust help her to finally understand what had gone wrong between them?
Jason put an arm around her shoulders and squeezed. She found his silent embrace oddly comforting, and leaned into his warmth.
Still clutching the photographs, she lifted her face to look up at Jason. “I’ve changed my mind. I’m staying. ”
VIRGINIA SMITH
A Daughter’s Legacy
Virginia Smith
There is no fear in love.
But perfect love drives out fear.—1 John 4:18
This book would not exist without the assistance and encouragement of the following people:
The employees of Utah’s Hogle Zoo, especially Celeste, Stephanie and Holly. Your passion for animals is inspiring—and contagious.
The members of the Utah Christian Writers Fellowship, who provided encouragement and support for every idea I came up with.
My agent, Wendy Lawton, for partnering with me in this crazy industry.
My editor Tina James and everyone at Steeple Hill for their tireless efforts to make this (and every) book the best it can be.
My daughter, Christy Delliskave, who loves zoos and zoo animals as much as I do.
My husband, Ted, for believing in me.
And of course, the Lord Jesus, who never ceases to whisper to me, “Fear not!”
Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Epilogue
Questions for Discussion
