Christmas 2009. It was a beautiful time together with family. Snow storms were predicted the whole week and people were told to stay put through out the Holiday. My whole family was home before the snow on Christmas eve. The only one missing was Chris as he had to work and didn't want to chance the snow storm. We had all special foods, the presents were wrapped and the house was clean and full of family love. There is no better time than when the "Spirit of Christmas" fills your home. I believe where two or more are gathered in His name that He is there with you - and surely the presence of the Lord was in our place. We ate, opened gifts, took pictures and read the Christmas story from the book of Luke. It was indeed snowy outside, the fireplace burning on the inside! When our Christmas eve was over and it was time for bed... my cup runneth over!! Jaci and her momma went upstairs to sleep, Linsey down to grandmas, Lacey in Anns room, and Conner had himself a little bed on the living room floor. He is a night owl so we would need to watch a movie as he settled in for his sleep. His choice was the movie they had brought from their home "Annabell's wish". He layed in his bed, his soft baby blond hair against the pillow, covers up under his armpits, arms crossed on his chest. He said "gramma can we watch Annabews wish?". And, so we did. It was the best story about a calf named Annabelle born on Christmas Eve... she had a very special wish to fly like one of Santa's reindeer. Annabelle shows everyone the true meaning of Christmas by making one very special wish come true... for Billy to be able to talk. It is a movie about unselfish giving...and it warmed my heart. Conner stayed awake and watched the whole movie with me that night. When it was over he looked at me and smiled and closed his eyes and went to sleep. And I thought about the movie as i prayed for my family...and the next day we would again watch "Annabews wish"... and again... and again...!!!
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