Sunday, December 28, 2008

A New Babe this Christmas

Christmas with our family added the excitement of a new member this year. For several years, since our own daughters had "grown up", we had been without a little one in our family. Lil Man's arrival in 2008 changed all of that.

His squeals and presence made our Christmas different this year. We had little clothes and toys to purchase for gifts. A visit to Santa returned to our family's holiday "to do" list. And our family photo added a new life this Christmas. Lil Man's Aunties and Uncles doted over him and bought favorite toys for him as well.

Each Christmas Eve, our family attends Christmas Eve Services at church. The pastor calls the children forward to sit at the altar and he shares a children's message with them. My heart warmed and my eyes filled with tears as our Lil Man (along with his Mommy) went forward to sit and hear his first Christmas sermon. I was transported to the days when our three little girls participated in Christmas programs and played the piano at church.

The cycle of life continues in our family. From the life of our daughters, new life has emerged. Our family has grown once again. We have another life to love and to cherish.

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