Anna Grace, you and I had the most wonderful time together on Sunday at the Steps of Faith Nativity Ballet. This was your first "real" ballet experience and it was so awesome to watch you just amazed at every step the graceful ballerinas made. Most of all, I was so blessed to see you so interested in the true story of Christmas. When the little girl prayed and decided to give her heart to Jesus for Christmas, you wanted to know why I was crying. I was given the great opportunity to explain to you about the sinner's prayer and baptism. The way the story of Christmas was protrayed throughout this performance was spectacular. For anyone wanting a very special Christmas experience, you must see this next year (plus, Anna Grace will be dancing in i,t too!) You loved watching your teacher Ms. Anna play the role of Mary throughout the performance. While you sat in my lap with your eyes glued to the stage, I felt the true warmth of the season. I enjoyed spending this special day with you today, my sweet angel! It was a memory I will never let fade and it made my entire Christmas!
You not only danced your way through the entire intermission, you couldn't stop dancing for hours after we got home. You found a long, flowing dress like Mary wore and put on your ballet shoes. You searched for the Nativity DVD from last year and began trying to copy the steps from Mary's routines. After watching it through 2 full times, I finally was able to tuck you into bed. You just kept talking about how you wanted to Mary one day in the ballet. I was on a complete high all day just watching your love for ballet explode from your graceful little arms and pointed little toes! You are definitely Mommy's dream come true, little princess.
Thank you, Jesus, for the wonderful Christmas gift you blessed me with today as I spent time with my first born daughter! May the story of Your birth continue to flood my thoughts the remainder of this special season and the gift of Your life be evident in me throughout this new year.
"Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" Luke 2:14
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