Merry Christmas

     We went to the Christmas Eve service last night at church and the kids were asked to be in the nativity scene.  They were pretty excited and couldn't wait to dress up.  Christian was a Wise Man, Ethan and Preston were Shepherds and Lauren Elizabeth was an Angel.  I went back to snap a picture of them before they went out.  

     The service began and one by one, they walked to the front of the church to stand with the other children around Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.  When everyone was in place, it was a sight to behold.  The  church sang "Away in a Manger" making it hard to keep a dry eye.  
    In the constant hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it was a good reminder to stop and take time to realize what Christmas is really about. 
    A baby boy was born to common people on a dark night.  He wasn't born in a palace of Kings and Queens, but in a stable...to a Carpenter and his wife.  He came to be the light of the world, which is still so very needed in this day.  
    When the service was over, we watched as the kids jumped in the car with eager anticipation.  It was hard to get them to go to bed last night as they whispered and giggled.  
    We hope you have a Wonderful Christmas and that you're able to take a minute or two to step out of the hustle and bustle of it all as well.  May your year will be blessed with faith and hope - and your days be filled with laughter and love.  Merry Christmas to you and yours.      

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