Friday, December 25, 2009

Christmas Eve in Loosliland

Food. Glorious Food!

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The traditional Jerusalem supper was stupendous with Saren’s finishing touches and flourishes!

Mary was stunning!

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We had a lovely discussion about Mary’s trip, the dangers, the possibilities, the awe of the outcome.

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The great grandfather of the new baby enjoyed the gathering and had a lot of wisdom to share.

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Mary’s parents were gracious hosts:

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And after our lovely dinner, the journey began.

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After after several failed tries, they finally found room in a little stable in Bethlehem where the baby was born!

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And Lo, TWO angels appeared to the shepherds in the fields and told them to go see the new born babe.

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And the wise men came and everybody wanted to hold the baby:

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And Joseph loved the baby too!

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And we sang “Away in a Manger” and “In a Little Stable” for a perfect ending for a perfect Christmas Eve!

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1 comment:

Anita and Tal said...

It's like we were there! Thanks!