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HERE COMES SANTA

Another year, another visit to see Santa at the Mall. We just love this Santa. He is there every year and he always remembers the children. He does not rush them as they try to all talk to him all at once. He does not seem to let on that he might not understand every word that comes out of their mouths, he just listens and talks to them. Then we get ready for the picture. Mordachi and Joseph come out of their wheelchairs and Jericho and Micah are positioned where they can get the help they need....then poof, in just a matter of minutes the the Magical Visit is over, but with a picture to enjoy for a life time.


The children rush when we got home to compare the pictures of the past. They see everything. They look at how they have grown and how Santa is getting smaller...poor Santa, we just dwarf him so much. LisaMarie notices how last years picture was up close and this one is far away. Yes, Christmas is a magical time. Our hope and prayer is always that even in the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season that we still manage to teach them about Jesus and the real reason that we as a family celebrate Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you and to yours as you too celebrate the season. Love always.

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Anonymous said…
Berta,

As always the kids all look so cute and it sounds like y'all had a great time going to see Santa. Love you much.

Your sissy, Tammy
9:03 AM
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