So many beautiful things happened this weekend, I'm determined even a work filled Monday that started out with finding Audrey's detached extension lying in a pool of milk beside her bed--milk that should have been in her belly--will not ruin the warmth in my heart.
Just one example: Came home last night from singing at a fireside performance to this sweet sight. They've been having little sleepovers lately, and even when I have to hush their conspiratorial giggles long after bedtime, I can't help smiling through my stern mom voice.
Audrey was a shepherd in a little Christmas production at church.
"Picture a stable in Judea.
Picture a sacred, silent night.
And can you hear The angels near
And see the star so bright?
Picture the kind and gentle Joseph.
Picture the mother, Mary, fair.
And can you see So rev'rently
The shepherds kneeling there?
Picture the little baby Jesus.
Think of his life and words so dear.
Sing praise to him; Remember him,
As you picture Christmas this year."
Words and music: Patricia Kelsey Graham, (c) 1983 IRI
We visited the beautiful Temple Square Christmas lights display and saw this gorgeous tree inside the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. We focused on serving and helping others this season, and it lent a beautiful spirit to the holiday. So much beauty around us in so many ways, and so much to be thankful for this Christmas.
