We really, really, tried to take photos, but this is the best I got:
It was fantastic to have Christmas with both of the children aware of what the day was and what it meant. They both were so happy for Jesus' birthday and were so pleased when we brought out both nativities and set them up, the glass one out of their reach and the paper mache one where they could move the shepherds around and invite random action figures to partake in witnessing the Incarnation. The one drawback to this very active interaction was the toll it took on the paper mache. Even the ceramic tree got chipped.
But fear not! It looks like a re-enactment of the slaughter of the Innocents here but I both glued everyone's head back on AND purchased a more sturdy plastic nativity at the 50% off sale at Walgreens this week!
Finally, apologies to everyone who has tried to contact us in the last week. We have been hibernating again--the traditional mid-winter withdrawal. We've just been enjoying the quiet glow of the Christmas tree and nursing our way through a common and communal cold. I promise I'm back in communication now and the cold is on the mend!
We wish you the merriest of New Years. Many, many, thanks for all your kindnesses in the last year. You have our love and prayers for the year ahead.
5 comments:
Oh sure, you just had to re-enact the Nativity sets of youth didn't you? It looks like the typical family gathering where at least one member gets their head chewed off for some misbehavior. We loved seeing the update and missed seeing you all. Have a Merry Little Christmas and we wish you a Happy New Year too. Love from all!
Et ecce angelus Domini stetit iuxta illos et claritas Dei circumfulsit illos et timuerunt timore magno. Et dixit illis angelus, "NOLITE TIMERE, ecce enim evangelizo vobis gaudium magnum quod erit omni populo, quia natus est vobis hodie salvator, qui est Christus Dominus in civitate David. et hoc vobis signum: invenietis infantem pannis involutum et positum in praesepio." Et subito factum est cum angelo multitudo militiae calestis laudantium Deum et dicentiun, " Gloria in altissimis Deo et in terra pax in hominibus bonae voluntatis." (Luke. 9-14)
Love,
Deborah/ Ms. E.
When is your next treatment? We want to be ready with prayers. ;)
Happy New Year Cowan Family! May it be a very happy and blessed year for you all.
Love,
the Labbes
Dave, Emily and Norman
I ditto everything Ms. Enos says, especially the NOLITE TIMERE part -that's my motto for this New Year :) (I didn't even know that I needed one until I read her post).
Lots of Love and Christmas Wishes. Maybe we can celebrate a belated Epiphany soon!!!! You guys would have LOVED Wyoming :)
Jess
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