This is my blog and I want to write about a Christmas story in the middle of March. I think we are always ready for a good Christmas story so here goes...

Once upon a time there was this adorable, dimpled, little four-year old girl. Her mother needed paper good supplies and off they went to K-Mart. At that time of year, even K-Mart was festive in all the red, green, and gold of the holiday season. Holiday lawn ornaments were neatly displayed in order to entice the shopper to imagine how lovely the fixtures would look in their yards and hopefully purchase them.
After selecting the items for purchase, the girl and her mother waited on line. Without saying a word, the little girl walked away from her mother towards the nativity sets. The mother, not wanting to lose her place on line decided that she’d keep an eye on her daughter. The other people on line all looked towards her as well. The little girl skipped over to the Christ child and knelt in front of it. She put her little hands together and bowed her little head. The mother looked on at her with a knot forming in her throat. The lady behind her had a tear running down her cheek. The other customers bowed their heads as well. Those that were passing by stopped and bowed their heads as well.

After a couple of minutes, the little girl got up, skipped back to her mother and proudly announced that she had prayed to baby Jesus. She then hugged her mother. The mother, speechless, as were the rest of the people, just hugged her daughter in return.

On that day, even if for a moment, the innocence of a little four-year old girl reminded those of us lucky enough to witness this event, the true meaning of Christmas.

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”
~Hamilton Wright Mabi