EMMA gave us all something to think about this Christmas. I've had this cute little church centerpiece for several years. The chamber of commerce gave it to Clint as a gift after he spoke at one of their holiday meetings quite some time ago. I've used it on the dining room table ever since.
This year, I moved the church to a side table and it was just at Emma's eye level. Suddenly when we lit it, she squealed excitedly, "Granny and Papa! There's a wedding in the church!" I got down on her level (what a neat concept!) and looked and sure enough---there are tiny plastic figures inside behind the yellow windows....a bride, a groom, the preacher, and some guests! None of us had ever noticed them before! I wonder how many other wonderful things we adults have missed as we hurried through the holiday season? I hope we all took some time to see things through the eyes of a child--took time to appreciate all the intricate details of the incredible Christmas story instead of just passing through another holiday season.
This last picture seemed appropriate to add because of the title of this post. Emma was enjoying the mirrors at the antique dressing table in the upstairs bathroom. Aren't all the mirror images interesting? Rhi took these very neat pictures--reminders to stop and reflect on the wonders all around us in 2013.
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND GOD'S BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
What a beautiful child, great pictures, and a well-worded challenge to slow down and pay attention to "small things"...
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and "yours", Lori. May your fields and fences be blessed beyond imagination this year!
Rebecca...thank you so much! That is one of the most beautiful comments I've ever received on my blog! Blessings to you and yours this year as well.
DeleteLove the church and reflections, mirror or otherwise are always interesting.
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