We had the honor of having my Dad and Mom travel from the Far-North-Town to stay with us several days before Christmas. They traveled to Our-Bigger-City to visit a medical institution. Dad has been having back pain with leg numbness and was diagnosed with a ping-pong ball sized cyst on his spine. No wonder he has been in pain! Many prayer partners were called upon this past week to pray on behalf of my Dad. Prayer along with procedures and treatments by the medical staff have brought relief to him. Praise God!
Christmas Eve was spent with The Husband's side of the family. I know I said this same thing last year, but this year's Christmas was the best with Grandpa able to be with us. My Favorite-Father-in-Law (FFIL) has had many health scares this past year and praise God, FFIL celebrated his 88th Christmas. I adore him.
Our evening was filled with great food, laughter and an appreciation of the fact we could gather together.
It was LATE when we arrived home. Pulling into our driveway, we were thrilled to see that Neighbor Steve has lined our sidewalks with ice luminaries that he'd made. Each luminary had a candle lit and burning. It was quiet as we stood on the snowy sidewalks, gazing at the beauty these lights cast. It was a Silent Night.
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
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