We had a wonderful Christmas. We truly experienced the "miracle of giving" from so many people. Our family has been so blessed to feel the generosity and Christ-like love of others. I long for the day to do for others that which has been done for my family. In hopes that our anonymous friends might read our blog(...and to our friends and family who I know read this blog), might I offer to you our most heartfelt thanks and gratitude!
On Christmas Eve after making cookies for Santa,
we went to my parents home for a lovely dinner and then we all participated in the traditional Nativity, in which my dad tells the story of our Saviors birth from the Bible while some of us act the story out silently. This year, Paul was Joseph, Nick and Andrew opted to be Sheppard's, Josh was the Angel, and Chelsea was Mary. It was really nice. Following the story Josh treated us all by singing several Christmas songs. He is so amazing. I wish I could express how beautiful the spirit was that was there with us.
Before heading home, I chose to let Paul have his Christmas gift from me. He had really been wanting a professional "Big set" of drums, but that was just out of the question. I decided to see what I could come up with. Using old buckets and tins, some spray paint and ribbon, and with the help of my parents, I created a substitute... of sorts.
Thankfully, Paul LOVED it.
That night Mr Paul was so excited that he hardly slept a wink. I woke up at 4:30 to catch him in the front room checking things out, as well as at 5:30, and 6:30! By 7:00 when we decided that it was time to get up, we had to send Nick in to wake Paul up!
The boys were so good. So kind, and patient, and sweet. We couldn't have asked for better behavior! They were so delighted with every gift too!
That afternoon we headed out to Josh's brother's house for the Jardine gathering. We had a great dinner and the children all played together happily. We were able to meet a friend of Jodi's, (also named Nick), and have some good laughs all together.
This is such a beautiful time of year. There is so much to reflect on, and to be thankful for. So many blessings~ both spiritual and tangible. And so much hope for the future. Light and good deeds shine forth from others and love abounds!
5 comments:
You're boys are so cute!! I too love this time of the year! I love that you do the nativity every year, what an awesome way to always get the true meaning of Christmas in your hearts!
I'm glad you guys had a good christmas. Sometimes I get caught up in trying to make sure everyone gets the gifts they want and I forget that the kids just care about the things/traditions we do and they are just happy to be with us. My kids always do a good job of reminding me of that!
Great job on the drums! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you my dear frined.
Your little Nativity is so cute. We also have the kids participate in one on Christmas Even every year and it adds so much to our Christmas Eve traditions. I love the drum set, you are so creative! I'm glad you had such a great Christmas and are healthy and happy this New Year.
What an awesome Christmas. It's so nice to be with family and do all the fun "traditional" things with those we love. It's nice that you get to be with both families. You're such an amazing person and I hope to grow up and be like you someday!!
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