I was thinking today about the angels who sang at the birth of Christ. The thought of their joyful sound and the reason for it made me pause.
I was pondering how truly excited they must have been to know that with the birth of our Savior would come the fulfillment of the plan that would allow us to return to our Father in Heaven. My own dad was really sick this last summer and as I sat with him in the hospital, I couldn't help but think how I would miss him if he were to leave us. I really look to him for direction and help. He has been invaluable to me always, but especially these last few months. I thought of how much I miss my other Father, and how much I do want to see Him again.
I thought about that tiny baby in a cave wrapped in rags, and who He would become.
I thought of how he raised the dead, healed the sick, and an especially tender thing for me--made the blind to see.
I thought of that tiny baby held by loving mother's arms and looked upon by a man who would love him like his own. I thought of those first baby noises, and then the cry.
It was then that I think, that the angels began singing their Hosannas. The first sound of life on that night began the process of eternal life for all mankind.
Sorry, maybe I'm rambling. I went in for my temple recommend interview last Sunday, and that is what really started me thinking about this. The second or third question is "Do you have a testimony of the Atonement of Christ?" My eye issue really has strengthened my testimony of that. I have kind of always reserved the Atonement for when I need to repent, but these last few months have taught me a thing or two about how He didn't just suffer so we can make our bad choices all better. I have felt comfort and peace knowing he "gets it."
Anyway, I really am grateful for His life. What a miracle of a life it was, and it all started in a little cave with cows and horses and sheep standing around. AND angels heralding His birth. I kind of want to think I was there singing my heart out. I know I want to now!
Anyway, I wish everyone a happy holiday season. I love you all and I am grateful for my association with you.
Kathy
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Merry Christmas
Posted by Mrs. B at 8:06 PM
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Merry Christmas Kathy. I miss you!
Love, Rozzy
Love this post!! You are always so good to leave comments on my blog, I love them(: Thanks for being such a good friend!!
Briannia
I too was touched as I read an illustrated book I have of Luke II for my kids on Christmas Eve. Tears brimmed my eyes at the miraculous imagination of what that special night beheld. The moments of his birth with Mary and Joseph, the awe and wonder the shepherds must have felt as they saw the star in the sky and heard the magnificent chorus of angels sing. What a miraculous night, what an experience to behold!
And isn't it so deeply humbling to have experiences that allow to come to know HIM and what his atonement really means for us. Yes, I am thankful for help and compassion in my mistakes, but to come to know that he knows us personally and really 'gets it' is what we really need to know in this life, I think. I can relate to your eye problems in such a different way. Thank goodness for his atonement, it can take all of our inner pain away. Thanks for your good example of enduring it well and for your friendship.
Merry Christmas! Thanks for your offer of the drops. I learned the had way they are much easier if the liquid is nice and warm instead of freezing cold. ooooooo
You know how amazing you are? It was really good to see you at your ward Christmas party. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Kathy,
I am so impressed by your testimony. I wish I had your faith and inspiration! I miss seeing you girl.
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