Monday, December 19, 2011

A Christmas Memory

 

Creche with bokeh edit with topaz

I was sitting with my coffee this morning and reflecting back to when the boys were small and some of the great memories of Christmas’s past.  One in particular comes to mind to when our eldest was just a wee boy perhaps 2 years old or so we used to go to the early Children’s Mass at church.   The children were encouraged to sit up in the front pews just adjacent to the manger with Jesus, Mary and Joseph in it.   During the story of how Jesus was born in the stable in Jerusalem the Priest stated that we were going to sing a hymn.  Out of this little lad came a big voice…"Are we going to sing Happy Birthday now?”   The congregation had a big laugh.   I have never forgot that.   

I have a dining room table full of gingerbread cookies needing to be iced.  I had better get at it.   Have a Very Merry Christmas to you all.    Valerie

I am joining with Lisa for The Creative Exchange.

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13 comments:

Unknown said...

Precious memories ...
Merry Christmas
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon

Jill Harrison said...

these are the precious memories of Christmas and children to treasure.
Thankyou for sharing your special memory.

Anonymous said...

What a happy, wonderful memory! Merry Christmas!

Kim, USA said...

Just how innocent that question was. I know why Jesus told us to be childlike not childish hehe. Thanks for the visit Valerie I do appreciate and your prayers. ^_^

Pondside said...

Such a sweet story! I can hear that little voice piping up.

Brenda said...

THAT is an adorable memory! LOL! I just love the innocence of little children. No wonder Christ wanted them around Him!! It sure put JOY in my heart today! I love your little figurine.
Merry Christmas to you and yours,
Brenda
http://downmemorylalalane.blogspot.com/

Lisa Gordon said...

What a beautiful story, and a precious memory to hold onto forever.

Thank you so much for sharing at The Creative Exchange this week.

I wish you a beautiful Holiday!

lisa.

Icy BC said...

Moment like this is just a treasure forever in our mind! I love your photo as well.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

This is a wonderful Christmas memory, Valerie! Thank you for sharing it with us. Wishing you a very merry and blessing filled Christmas to you and your family!

Mary Lou said...

We had a Happy Birthday to Jesus cake one year at Christmas and some child said "why does HEEEE get a cake? I thought he was just bornded!"
Merry Christmas, Val.

FYH said...

Verry pretty...

Merry Christmas!

Kmcblackburn said...

What a beautiful nativity scene, made even more lovely but that gorgeous bokeh. Great job.

Kathy

Anonymous said...

Lovely story and image!

Hoping You Have a Blessed Easter