Luciana and I decided not to buy gifts for each other this year. With the adoption bills looming large it just didn’t seem to be wise. Actually, it didn’t seem possible.
“I’d really like to have a nativity for the fireplace mantel,” I said.
Luciana’s response was classic.
“Sure.”
As people began to support us financially I realized that it was more an act of obedience really. We went to 10,000 Villages after Christmas hoping to find the perfect one at the right price.
The Eastern Star Nativity was one of two that seemed to be the right size for our mantel. But, where were the shepherds? And the baby was not in the manger; rather he was in Mary’s arms.
This scene did not take place the night of His birth at all. It took place when the wise men arrived years later. Joseph and Mary were living in a home, and Jesus was a little older: probably around two.
Cecilia turned two years old on October 29th.
This nativity will stay on our mantel until Lia comes home. Who knows... we may leave it up all year. Stop by. We’d love to show it to you.
Oh, by the way, it was made in Peru.
mbp
“I’d really like to have a nativity for the fireplace mantel,” I said.
Luciana’s response was classic.
“Sure.”
As people began to support us financially I realized that it was more an act of obedience really. We went to 10,000 Villages after Christmas hoping to find the perfect one at the right price.
The Eastern Star Nativity was one of two that seemed to be the right size for our mantel. But, where were the shepherds? And the baby was not in the manger; rather he was in Mary’s arms.
This scene did not take place the night of His birth at all. It took place when the wise men arrived years later. Joseph and Mary were living in a home, and Jesus was a little older: probably around two.
Cecilia turned two years old on October 29th.
This nativity will stay on our mantel until Lia comes home. Who knows... we may leave it up all year. Stop by. We’d love to show it to you.
Oh, by the way, it was made in Peru.
mbp
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