Checking in briefly from my mother-in-law's laptop on this Christmas morning. We're traveling for Christmas, per usual the past several years.
The sweet girl has been so excited about Christmas. Last night, on the way to the Christmas Eve service at her great aunt's church, she suddenly shouted from the back seat, "Almost, almost, ALMOST!" "Almost what?" we asked. "ALMOST CHRISTMAS!" And she's thrilled that the day is here at last.
Our other favorite moment last night was during the lengthy but beautiful Christmas Eve service. Cindy's church is Methodist, which meant most of the service looked familiar to our little Anglican family, though there were some slight differences in liturgy. (Remember the Wesleys were Anglican!) At some point, the minister said something about turning to a certain page in the liturgy and beginning the great thanksgiving. At which point, the sweet girl, squirming a bit in the pew, looked over her shoulder at her Daddy and me and said in a loud stage whisper, "but it's not THANKSGIVING!"
Merry Christmas to all! Blessings as we celebrate our Savior's birth!
2 comments:
Christmas certainly is a great excuse to give thanks, though! :D Hope you're enjoying your Christmas travels as much as I am!
Well, we're back finally...whew! I'm worn out, but have thrown myself full speed ahead into looming end of year deadlines galore (writing and grading) and into some housecleaning. We've still got our little family Christmas present opening to come here at home though. Glad your travels are going well!
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