We finally got to go and see Aubrey's play. We had free tickets for our whole family thanks to HCTO. I must say that it really helped me feel the spirit of christmas. The whole play centered around reminding the audience of christ and mercy and the true meaning of Christmas. It was quite powerful in reminding me that it is our relationships with others that is really important and not material gain...and that material gain can and should be used as a blessing to others. There is also a great message of hope and ability to change as Scrooge realizes, "Spirit I am not the man I was, I am not the man I must have been...your spirit intercedes for me and pities me. Assures me that I may yet change these shadows you have shown me, by an altered life. Brynna was quite concerned regarding whether tiny tim would really die (she has had too many worries lately). So we did constant reassurance there, and thankfully no nightmares around ghosts. Aubrey has a small part but she played it well and has a great time. She lives to be in a play. The scrooge in the play is truly amazing. The carolers sing beautifully. In the end scrooge realized, "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all year. I will live in the Past, Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons they teach." He then became "giddy as a school boy and light as a feather." The atonement? A change of heart and a change of behavior. It was said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well. All in all it was a great reminder for me and a great night...despite the fact that I am so behind with all the christmas decor and wrapping. PS Here is the link to vote if anyone feels so inclined:
http://music.mormontimes.com/contest.php?id=757&nocache=1
2 comments:
Oh, that was much needed. Thanks for the reminder.
Somewhere there is the Spirit of Christmas. I'm pretty sure you found it, and blessed us with it. Thanks.
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