Last night we went to see THE Legendary Santa. Mike and I both went to see this Santa as kids... an RVA tradition. So it is neat for our kids to get their picture with him. I don't know that I would take the initiative to take the kids on my own accord but the company Mike works for arranges for everyone to go, which is so generous.
When the line was reeeeally long, we were scheming of how we'd make the offer to the kids to leave... maybe letters to Santa and a ride on the train outside, but Lily really wanted to wait it out (true to her personality). So I took Peter back into the museum to play while they waited, which nearly sucked all of my Christmas spirit. But we reigned it in with seconds to spare before it was our turn with the Snow Queen. Peter told Santa that he wants a train that he saw in the gift shop ;) and Lily told Santa that she wants "a dog what has a controller". Then Peter asked Santa if he could give food to those who don't have food... my energetic and very compassionate boy. :)
Santa finished with "remember old Santa loves you!"... just like always :)
I loved the start of Advent at church yesterday. I cried. A lot. Back in the fall, I told a few friends (and Mike) that I was sure I'd cried at church every Sunday since Jan 2011. But I've had a few weeks of dry eyes and its been lovely! But yesterday, it restarted. But I think during Advent, my tears are more often thankfulness & joy (that's the case a lot of the time) .... I just feel so thankful and moved by all of the truths of Advent. The weary world rejoices... Our church is doing the Advent Blog again like last year. If you want to follow along, you can find it HERE.
And this song is HERE:
Through the love of God our Savior, all will be well
Free and changeless is His favor, all is well
Precious is the blood that healed us
Perfect is the grace that sealed us
Strong the hand stretched forth to shield us
All must be well
Though we pass through tribulation, all will be well
Ours is such a full salvation, all is well
Happy still in God confiding
Fruitful if in Christ abiding
Steadfast through the Spirit’s guiding
All must be well
We expect a bright tomorrow; all will be well
Faith can sing through days of sorrow, all is well
On our Father’s love relying
Jesus every need supplying
Yes in living or in dying
All must be well
What a wonderful thing for Peter to think of others while visiting Santa, and what wonderful parents to teach great values! I'm sure God's heart was full of joy when he heard those words.
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