I Found Jesus!
Dear Diary,
If you've been following my writing for a while, you may remember what happened at our place a couple of years ago...
Just as I have learned so many times before, ‘it’s all fun and games till someone loses their head’. And someone did. Unfortunately, we found the Virgin Mary’s head on the living room floor. Apparently, in all the hubbub, she got broken. Nathaniel was appalled, and for some reason, he chose to blame me. I have no idea why this little three-year-old would blame me, I am not sadistic, I do not torture little animals, and I don’t rip the heads off barbies--anymore.
Nathaniel offered to buy Daddy a new one, but Michael pointed out to him that he didn’t have any money, so I guess Crazy Glue will have to do. I didn’t have the heart to tell Nathaniel that we couldn’t find the baby Jesus, not after the way he reacted to the broken Mary. I found a little boy doll, on the floor, and suggested to Brendan that we put it in it’s place, but Brendan said, “I don’t think that’s a good idea, Mom--uh... that’s a Bratz doll!”
Unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be anything holy enough to put in place of that little dude. Perhaps a grain of Uncle Ben’s Converted Rice will have to do.
There's been a turn of events at our house this year, and with it some good news to proclaim--He was lost, but now is found! Maddy set up the nativity scene on our fireplace mantel, and lo and behold when she pulled on a piece of tissue paper, out rolled the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes. He's a one ounce bundle of joy and I can't wait to show him to you.
Iris at Sting My Heart is asking blog friends to share their nativity photos on their blog this Christmas day. So if you come by, you'll get a chance to see the wonderful set that we have and the little baby that we lost and found.
I know that our nativity set just wasn't the same without Him, we had the shepherds, Mary and Joseph, and some cool looking wise guys, but all the while we knew that something was missing in the group--Christ. How wonderful it would be if the world could open their eyes to the season around them and feel that missing something too.
"And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." ~ Luke 2:12
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Labels: Christmas
posted by Darlene @ 6:05 PM
8 Comments:
Rebecca has been taking every opportunity this season to draw nativity scenes.
Perhaps I will post one of her creations.
Nice to see you are blogging again.
This is just so cute a story. Note that that is surprising given who wrote it! I too took up Iris request and plan to show my nativity scenes (yes I have more than one and each for a different reason)! I like your new blog and look forward to visiting often!
I don't have a nativity at the house, but I was part of a live one years ago. I was the front part of a camel. Oh, I was a sheep once, too. I crawled on the floor with the toddlers. Too much fun. No pictures, though. Thank goodness!
It was great that Maddy found baby Jesus. I do have a nativity set, but no picture of it. I guess I will have to take a picture of it.
I am so looking forward seeing your little babe in the straw....
Blessings to you my friend today and always.
I can't wait to see everyone's Nativity scene on Christmas!
Just a note to let you know I'm thinking of you. I put up a link to CWO at my site in the sidebar. I can't believe it was two years ago that we first met. I hope you, Michael and the kids have a wonderful holiday season.
"How wonderful it would be if the world could open their eyes to the season around them and feel that missing something too."
Eloquent and aptly expressed, Darlene... as always.
CHRISTmas blessings, to you and yours....
Warmly,
Ann V.
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