Dear Friends:
This morning, I listened to my girls wake up and sweetly run in and wish me and my husband a very Merry Christmas in their high, tinkly voices. They then waited for each other to take pees, put on slippers, and descend down the staircase, hand in hand.
Miss M was unfailingly patient and helpful to her little sister, who seemed to open an endless supply of pink items, teddy bears, and craft kits.
M received a sewing machine and fabric, the better to make quilts for the homeless.
Her request.
Many years ago, we received the devastating news of her autism, and my husband and I spent Christmas day, wandering aimlessly around Golden Gate park, sobbing audibly, while she echoed and ran in circles.
As I look at my comely, tall, and kind 'tween, I have but one thought:
How things change.
For you and yours, I submit my favorite version of Ave Maria, sung by young voices. (Ignore the video; the song is transcendent)
Ave Maria - Blessed be Mary, one of the first special needs mothers in history, who did her job to see her son through.
Merry Christmas.
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A very merry one to you and your lovely family, and a wonderful year ahead.
I thought of MAry and her sacrifice today too. And how an infant can change the world.
Merry Christmas.
KIM
Beautiful. Every last bit of it.
I hope your day was more wonderful than you could handle! ;-) xoxo
The Merriest of Merries, my love. You and those lovely girls are one of my greatest gifts this year.
LOVE
"Ave Maria - Blessed be Mary, one of the first special needs mothers in history, who did her job to see her son through."
Amen, amen, and amen.
When I pray, I always pray to Mary. She gets it.
Merry Christmas friend.
Merry Christmas, DM. I will always hang onto your comment, "so much remains to be seen." Yes. Love.
What a beautiful family. Miss M looks so content here and she has the face of a lovely 18 year old already! They are gorgeous and so kind hearted, just like their Mama. Merry Christmas to you all.
They are breathtaking. Inside and out.
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