Little L and the Mountain

Sometimes we hear stories about miracles and a strength of character and determination that have made the impossible possible. In the story of "Little L" you will hear about such a feat which makes reference to Bible passages as the story is told. This is a true story about a remarkable woman, Sister Lisa Gambacorto, Directress of Mount Saint Mary Academy. In 2008 Mount Saint Mary Academy celebrated 100 years of excellence and service in the education of young women. Also this was the year when the "Field of Dreams" became a reality and was transformed into what is now called the "Victory of Angels Field." This story is a tribute to all who have had a part in the vision, work and planning of the "Victory of Angles Field" which is nothing short of a miracle in the year 2008. About the Author: Mary Frances Ryan Howley is a wife, mother, educator, choir director and organist. She is a graduate of Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung N.J. and is member of the Board of Trustees. Mary Frances received her B.A. from Montclair State University in Music Performance and a B.A. from Rutgers University in Spanish. In 1987 she completed her M.A. in Spanish Literature and brought her passion for the Spanish language to the classroom where she is a High School instructor. She is currently pursuing her second Masters degree in Educational Administration at Rutgers University. Mary Frances and her husband David reside in New Jersey. They have a daughter, Caitlin Marie, also a Mount graduate and current college student. About the Illustrator: Donna Abrams is a wife, mother and art educator. She received her B.A. in art educations from Douglass College in 1976. Shortly thereafter, she got her first teaching job at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, New Jersey and has been there ever since. Donna has illustrated ten books for children in the "Kids Cope with Grief" series, as well as an inspirational desktop book entitled "stress Solutions." She does free lance art and craft work and enjoys sewing, knitting and crocheting. Donna and her husband Jeff reside in Meyersville, New Jersey. They have a daughter, Dana, and a son, Aaron and two dogs, Quinn and Riley.