Expectations
Expectations never live up to the hype in my mind, and usually end in disappointment. I know this. Yesterday started with high hopes and ended in tears. On my part. But first, a little history that may explain why my anticipation was so great. Years and years ago - perhaps 50ish - Mom received a beautiful manger scene for her birthday/Christmas presents. Dad gave her the creche, and my siblings and I gave her the figurines. It has been one of Mom's prized possessions. It has been displayed every Christmas. It has been the centerpiece of our family's Christmas celebrations. We would gather round the manger and sing Christmas carols, then each grandchild would walk up to the manger and place the figurine (of their choice ) into the manger. The youngest grandchild would lay baby Jesus in the crib and we would sing happy birthday to Jesus. Beautiful memories that will forever live in my heart. Back to yesterday. My plan - and this wa...