Merry Christmas EVE! (Covid-Style)

Sending lots of love to you all, this Christmas Eve!

Come, Lord Jesus!

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
– Matthew 1:23

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 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. 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. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
-Luke 2:8-20

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Christmas Eve ~ 2019

Merry Christmas Eve

and OODLES of hugs and joy

from the Wrights!

My heart melts…

Crafts and board games with Aunt Lollly and Uncle Jon…

Hike on the Eno River with Nena and Pops…

Christmas Eve service at Christ Central Church with all, and Grammie and Poppy too…

Feasting!

Including the annual chocolate mousse treasure hunt…

With first gifts for treasure!

And then ready for bed!

Santa better bring his reading glasses, cause he has a LOT to take in…

WORLD PEACE, Bon Jovi jingles and a time traveling machine included!

And then the (Christmas Eve) mayhem ensues.

The EXCITEMENT and ANTICIPATION just cannot be contained.

Merry Christmas Eve, y’all!

And Mary said,
“My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
And his mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
he has brought down the mighty from their thrones
and exalted those of humble estate;
he has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
as he spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”
Luke 1:46-55

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And while the Littles (and their grandparents) are sleeping…

 

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