When strangers come to borrow Abigail's colt, she wonders if he will be all right. But a familiar voice inside her head reassures her. "Don't worry, Abby. I told you I'd be back." So begins the tale of an ancient donkey that carried a woman named Miryam to Bethlehem over thirty years before. Travel with her through the years as she recalls her experiences with the most precious Burden she ever bore, the most faithful Friend of all. After retiring from his industrial management job, G. L. Dighton began writing inspirational and human-interest columns for newspapers and magazines. He has received twelve U.S. patents and authored three previous inspirational books.A longtime deacon, he has taught bible classes to students of all ages, from preschool to senior citizens. He especially enjoys telling stories to children about biblical characters. Dighton has been married to his college sweetheart for over fifty years. They have two sons, six grandchildren, and one great grandson.
