We just got back from visiting the Washington DC Temple visitor center. While there we got to see the beautiful lights, watch a live nativity, and hear a 40 minute concert by the sister missionaries assigned to the visitor center.
Rebecca left the concert with Eden, who was so excited, she just couldn't sit still.
During the performance I heard:
Peter: This is so beautiful.
Hannah: This is awesome!
Joseph: Dad...did you see the star?
Alan: Yes, I saw the star in the East.
Joseph (hushed and in awe): Are we in Bethlehem?
Alan: No Joseph, we're at the temple visitor center in Washington DC.
His innocence and longing to be near Jesus made my eyes well up with tears. Oh that I could be as childlike, faith-filled, and innocent.
Earlier, however, he pointed out that it was okay if he was bad and that it was fine if Santa didn't come, because we already have a lot of presents under the tree.
Joseph has this knack for burning both ends of the candle...
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2 comments:
Joseph's just practical, that's all. In college he'll be the kid who knows exactly how badly he can do on the final to still pass the class.
Merry Christmas!
Ha! Joseph sounds like a character! Glad you had a neat time at the visitors center!!
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