No, not really, That's just the sort of song that comes to mind when B's family gets together for the holidays. And I mean that in the nicest way possible, really. It's a big, loud group, with lots of funny stories, lots of football (Go Cougs!) and plenty of junk food like I never buy because I can't stop myself from eating it. I certainly ate my share last night. M had a ball with his much-older cousins, and I was so glad to see him seeking out play with them. He was bubbling over with giggles and energy. Cousin MW to M: "Give me a hug! Give me a hug!" Cousin MN to all the others: "M only wants to play with me! No! He only wants to play with me!" How he had the energy to stay up 3 hours past bedtime, without any naps at all, I don't know. It was as nice a visit as one could have with 32 relatives and little smokies!
If that weren't enough excitement, we survived a rather serious (and when I say rather serious, I actually mean should-have-been-fatal) car crash on the way home this morning, unscathed. Except for the vehicle and some soreness. Still, in my mind, all I can see is the tanker truck speeding toward us as we spun completely out of control in it's path, and M's terrified expression when we finally came to a stop, his little body tense and rigid, gripping the sides of his car seat. We are un-bruised, un-wounded and quite shaken by the experience. This could have been much much much worse. Highway Patrol was amazed to see any of us in one piece.
Just minutes after we finally arrived home (too late to catch my YW meeting, too late for choir practice, and too late for the church Christmas program), a gentleman from church whom we'd never met knocked on our door with his 12 year old son. They wanted to give us a small gift and introduce themselves. I quickly (and I'm sure not very warmly) explained that it was a very bad time: car wreck, just got home, feeding tired baby, etc., and thanked them for the stop (did I actually thank them?). 30 minutes later they came back with a sweet note written by their son and keys to their SUV, insisting that we use it until our own can be replaced/repaired. I was stunned that a total stranger would be so generous and trusting and kind. Word quickly spread about our little crisis and so many people have been compassionate and wonderful. We aren't even injured! It's the Christmas spirit all over the place. I get the feeling that these are the kind of people who exhibit the spirit of St. Nicholas all year round. There are many prayers of gratitude in our home today, and warm wishes for all those around us.
2 comments:
Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry I hadn't heard anything. I feel like the dumb neighbor. I called to invite you to my in-laws house for dinner that night, but i guess now I know why you didn't answer and feel bad I didn't leave a message or anything. Please let me know if there is something I can do!!! I am so glad you are all okay and had a relatively safe holiday.
it's all good, you are very sweet. Dinner would have been really fun, we'll do it another time. We are all fine, just a bit sore. The Pathfinder was towed away this morning :( and we won't know for a few days if they will repair it or "total" it. B is off work all week, which is another little blessing, so if you want girl-time, I'm available!
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