Gift #192- Hank playing the role of Jesus

So, the chaplain calls yesterday and asks Hank to play Jesus in the church Christmas program next Sunday.  I just couldn't help but smile when Hank shared this with me.   This evening, I asked Hank to tell me a little more about his role.  He said, and I quote, "well, I am not really sure what I will be doing.  I just know that Santa is going to be there and I am supposed to hand him presents or something."  I said, and I quote again,  "hold up, did you just say that Santa Claus was going to be in the Christmas play on Sunday and you are going to hand him presents."  And to make this little story even better-  Chaplain Lee asked ME to make the Jesus costume.  I am envisioning something purple and flowing!  Maybe something in a shiny satin.  I will keep you all posted on any new developments.  I am also happy to facetime the production with anyone who might be interested.  :0)

Hank, I love you and I am so grateful that you made me a delicious dinner this evening and helped me clean the kitchen.  You are going to make a wonderful Jesus next Sunday!

Gift #191- Hope

Today I am thankful that for the hope that I have in Christ Jesus.  I am thankful for the promise of heaven.  I am thankful that over 2000 years ago my Hope was sent down in the form of a tiny baby king- the most precious gift from God that one could ever receive.

A dear friend passed away today.  She was a teacher at the kids school and we attended chapel together.  We have not known each other long, but she was so inspiring that you couldn't help but love her and find reasons to spend time with her.  After a long 4 year fight with cancer, she finally met the Lord this morning.  The kids were heartbroken.  I am heartbroken as I type.  She leaves behind three sons and a husband.  Her youngest son is a very close friend of Jack's and is our paperboy.  He is only 13 years old.  I can't imagine what he is going through this evening.  But the one thing I do know is that he has hope-  he is hurting, but he knows that he will see his mom again some day.

Macy came home from school today and drew a picture of heaven.  It had gold streets and a beautiful mansion.  She listed some of the names of people that she loved that had passed away.  At the bottom of the picture, she wrote "All You Need is Love".  She is right.  Today I am thankful that "Love Came Down" and that with Him, came HOPE.

Gift #190- Letters from Santa

Macy wrote a letter to Santa a few days ago and got a very quick reply.  She has been so excited.  Sam is a little hesitant to write.  He said that he does not know if he is on the naughty or nice list is too scared to find out.  ;0)  Gotta love him!

Gift #189- My Snaggle-Toothed Girl

A new World Record:  Macy lost 4 top teeth in two days!  (It helped that she had that little extra tooth. She is hoping that the tooth fairy will count it.)  Macy's usual smile is small but oh so pretty!  But for 2 days now, she has been smiling exactly like the picture above.  She is so proud!  I will have to admit, I like her usual smile better.  Her new one reminds me that she is getting way too big.