My name is Lindsay and this is just so I don't feel guilty for not keeping a written journal...


Wednesday, December 8, 2010

tender-December mercies

A Christmas miracle in our house is the continued existence of our sweet little nativity set. I loved it first as a wedding gift and I love it even more today. Merely a decade old, it shows the wear-and-tear that comes as an occupational hazard in our home, but each piece still stands humbly to remind us of what we are truly celebrating...

Sweet baby Jesus. Even with a tattered face, He is still adored as the centerpiece-


The dedicated shepherd has faithfully kept his flock-


The wise men came with presents in hand...


...lead by a blinded camel-


Oh, good morning Garret!


Ummm, sweetie-pie? Can you move so Mommy can take a picture?


Thanks Gare-bear. Isn't it delicious?


Be near me, Lord Jesus,
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray

3 comments:

Kathy said...

Oooh, it's beautiful! I love that! I always celebrate the things that manage to survive my kids too, since so many things don't!

G J G J said...

Hey! I think I have a pattern somewhere for that Nativity! Makes me want to hunt it down and make one. Maybe in July.

Brenda said...

Tearing up a bit.

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