One of our joys with grandchildren nearby is to attend their school and Sunday School Christmas programs. It seems especially appropriate for children to share the good news of a special child’s birth. We smile at the fidgeting boys and shy girls as they line up on stage to take turns at a microphone. We’re gratified when they memorize their lines and speak (or read) them loud and clear.
But even if they stumble over the words or costumes, the effect is delightful. Our hearts warm to little cherubs softly singing “Away in a Manger” with motions and thrill to children’s choir belting out “NOEL, NOEL” to raise the roof. A tingling rendition of “O Holy Night” played with color-coded hand bells is simply beautiful to our ears and surely must be to God’s as well. Thanks be to Him for his indescribable gift!
carols sung, bells rung
girl Mary holds baby doll
child’s heart of worship
Lisa hosts first haibun Monday of the new year at dVerse poetics…come join us!
a poem in my pocket 
Jan 04, 2022 @ 13:11:27
I loved all the Christmas productions when my boys were young! Especially the one where my son, as the headteacher put it, “Brained the baby Jesus”. In a fit of shyness he threw the mrryh into the manger…..
Jan 04, 2022 @ 14:12:34
Oh no! LOL…the stuff of memories, right?!
Jan 04, 2022 @ 16:49:56
Indeed!
Jan 04, 2022 @ 19:58:04
😀
Jan 04, 2022 @ 11:41:25
Oh, that truly is a gift! I adore school performances ❤️
Jan 04, 2022 @ 10:49:34
How sweet and tender Lynn.
Jan 04, 2022 @ 14:09:19
thanks, Linda 🙂
Jan 04, 2022 @ 07:34:48
such joy Lynn
Jan 04, 2022 @ 06:49:56
That’s so lovely and special, Lynn. And it’s wonderful that you live nearby your grandchildren.
Jan 04, 2022 @ 07:38:44
Yes, it’s a blessing!
Jan 04, 2022 @ 03:30:42
That’s really beautifully rendered, Lynn.
❤
David
Jan 04, 2022 @ 07:38:12
Thank you, David ☺️
Jan 04, 2022 @ 00:42:41
A lovely haibun indeed!
Jan 03, 2022 @ 23:15:26
I love that you celebrate with your children at their church program! They are so cute. Love the photo!
Jan 04, 2022 @ 07:35:38
Thanks, Dwight…they’re all pretty special!
Jan 04, 2022 @ 08:18:13
Yes!
Jan 03, 2022 @ 22:19:22
Aww, that’s beautiful! It must sound so delightful. 🙂
Jan 04, 2022 @ 07:36:24
Yes, wish you could join us 🙂
Jan 03, 2022 @ 20:38:23
Lynn what a way to light up the world with blessings. Children singing, bells ringing, praising the birth of a small child.
Jan 03, 2022 @ 21:49:35
One small child changed the world!