Yama the Llama--Off to Jerusalem

"Yama the Llama is carrying blankets down a mountain to sell in the village below when he is caught in an earthquake. The shaking causes him to lose all but one blanket from his load.He closes his eyes and prays. When he opens his eyes, he is not on the mountain, but is at Calvary, in front of the dead body of Jesus hanging on the cross.

He sees two men weeping. He overhears them say that they are sad because they have nothing to use to wrap Jesus' body for burial. Yama has a linen blanket left on his back from the earthquake. He offers it to the men. The offer brings the men comfort as they wrap Jesus' body for burial. Yama follow the men to a garden where he watches them place Jesus' body in a tomb. Then he fall asleep. He is awakened when the stone in front of the tomb is rolled away. An angel explains that Jesus is no longer in the tomb. Yama looks across the garden and see Jesus standing and talking with a woman--He's alive

"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matt 5:4"

About the Author
Lowe-Phelps, Karla: - Karla Lowe-Phelps works with her husband, Russel on their cattle ranch in Southwest Missouri. Together they raise registered Black Angus for breeding stock. Her favorite times of the year are Spring and Fall when the calves are born. She and Russel have traveled nationally and internationally, meeting people and llamas in as varied places as Conway, Missouri and Belo Horizonte, Brazil! Karla was surprised to meet llamas in Australia. She especially adored one llama named Hannah, who was very loving and who inspired the drawings of Yama. Karla is passionate about children. She believes that showing children that they are the beloved creation of God is as essential to their growth as good nutrition. She and Russel raised three sons who are, now, the fathers of their 5 grandchildren. They have also supported eight children through ChildFund. Yama the Llama is dedicated to her grandchildren and the children of ChildFund. A portion of every book sold goes to support the health and education of Third World mothers and children. Karla is a retired Nurse Practitioner and is a second career hospital chaplain.