While they were there, a group of carollers from my mom's church showed up. We crowded around the door as they serenaded us with a few songs. It's a small town, and many of them knew PND, who grew up here -- and (of course) they were thrilled to see the Littlest Princess. I'm not sure whether they had planned their repetoire in advance, but they launched into "Away in a Manger" for their second song.
Even when I was a kid, that song was a never a favourite of mine... and I distinctly remember thinking, when I told my mom that I would rather not attend Christmas Eve service with her in 1998 (fresh from the loss of our Katie, who was due in November), that if nothing else, having to listen to the congregation singing "Away in a Manger" (a perennial choice for Christmas Eve service) would finish me off.
I will admit that as I looked at that adorable little girl in her mother's arms, staring in wide-eyed wonder at the people singing to her, I had tears stinging my eyes.
But only briefly. (After that, they sang "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and moved on to the next house, taking away a box of candy that my dad produced from the pantry.)
'Tis the season...!
How are you all doing?
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Yep, there are certain songs that get to me. One I'm going to write about I think. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise, here the sun is out, the temperatures have been warm the last two days, I'm about to go meet a friend for dinner, and best of all, my office cleaning is finished! (Well, until after Christmas when I will tackle the last two cupboards.) Way to dispose of a career! lol
This makes me tear up a little, too. That song, the sentiments of the season, and the loss make for a grief cocktail, even all these years later.
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