How sweet the sound

by chuckofish

What would Christmas be without the Lucille Rapp Dancing School Recital? It was short and sweet and the bud, who was sitting next to me, dubbed it “nicely done!”. He was impressed with the gymnastic abilities of the girls. Also their beauty–“Pretty!”

Yesterday I also attended the Covenant School’s Christmas Chapel rehearsal–all church members had been invited, so I went. I enjoyed it very much. My favorite part was when the 4th, 5th and 6th graders sang “Away in the Manger” while accompanying themselves on ukuleles.

The Kindergarteners belting out “Amazing Grace” while the 1st graders accompanied them with bells was also very special. Not to mention the 2nd and 3rd graders singing “Silent Night” in German! And the whole school reciting Luke 2:8-14 from memory…

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest,
    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

…Well, it was all pretty sweet and I admit I may have needed a Kleenex once or twice.

In other news, the boy and his family closed on their new house yesterday and will move on Saturday! Prayers all around for an easy and smooth transition. It will be another super busy weekend with daughter #2 coming into town with her family to attend daughter #1’s Christmas party. And DN will pick up the Mini Cooper and drive it home. More prayers for travel mercies!

And then…it’s Christmas!