Advent reminds Christians of the sacred meaning of Christmas and despite the nonspiritual preparations taking place, e.g. buying presents and going to parties, Advent also reminds Christians to remember and prepare for the birth of Jesus. As a Christian, I too, am reminded of this. I’m also reminded of the birth of our eldest daughter, our “Christmas Angel”.
We were married for almost 2 years when we planned to become pregnant. As we did not let anyone know about our plan, we were surprised when our Priest, during a visit, prayed for us as a couple and the little one, we are about to have. We were even more surprised when the Priest could not recall that he prayed for a little one during prayers. We then happily shared that we are planning to conceive. Imagine our surprise when she arrived two weeks earlier than expected and was born on Christmas day. A lasting memory of our “Christmas Angel’s” birth was listening to the nurses joyfully singing Christmas carols whilst wheeling me into the ward in the early hours of that Christmas morning.
Our “Christmas Angel” was always very mature for her age and surprised us by walking at 7 months. At the age of three she was acutely aware of her surroundings and whereabouts. She could easily point out that I’ve taken a wrong route home, even though I pretended that I was trying another route. She would then firmly but gently remind me that it is okay that I got us lost once again. On occasions like this I would remind her “I’m the mother here” pointing out that she’s too advanced for her age.
She has always made us as parents very proud and more so during trying times. She bravely continued her field work in clinics, hospitals and other institutions which was a requirement to complete her studies in Occupational Therapy, even amid the pandemic. Like so many other brave and frontline workers, she continued showing commitment in tackling her Community Service year in a hospital far away from the comfort of home. We feel extremely blessed to be the parents of this courageous young women and we are especially proud of her as she completes her Community Service.
I’m taking a break, hope to back in the New Year.
Wishing everyone a blessed festive season!
‘If you have the opportunity to do amazing things in your life, I strongly encourage you to invite someone to join you.” – Simon Sinek
27 replies on “Our Christmas Angel”
HAPPY CHRISTMAS!
Joanna
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Thank you so much Joanna and a happy one to you too!
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Thank you Joanna, wishing you blessings in abundance
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This is a lovely sharing Henrietta. She sounds like an amazing young woman. Truly a special “Christmas Angel”. Children just make this world a better place. I hope you enjoy your holiday and break💗💗.
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Thank you LaDonna. Wishing you a happy festive season 💕🌸
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Such a wonderful and heartwarming story about your “Christmas Angel” Henrietta ❤️. May she continue to bring you joy. I wish you and your family a blessed Christmas, enjoy your time together and take care. Corna 🌟
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Thank you so much Corna for your very kind comment and wishes🌸💕 Wishing you and your loved ones a happy festive season and also a blessed Christmas. Take care and stay safe 🙏🏼❤️
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wishing you a relaxing, safe break & a wonderful 2022!
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Thank you so much for the lovely wishes 🌸💕wishing you a wonderful 2022 too 🤗
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Thank you for sharing a part of your world!!.. “Life gives us brief moments with another, but sometimes in those brief moments we get memories that last a lifetime, So live that your memories will be part of your happiness.” (Author Unknown)… hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday filled with peace, love and happiness and gathering more memories!!… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May flowers always line your path
and sunshine light your way,
May songbirds serenade your
every step along the way,
May a rainbow run beside you
in a sky that’s always blue,
And may happiness fill your heart
each day your whole life through.
(Irish Saying)
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Thank you so much for the lovely message🌸💕 Wishing you much joy, peace, love and happiness in return
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What a wonderful gift!
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Thank you so much
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Truly an angel ! wonderful read. Say Blessed and may this Christmas be more joyful for you and your family.
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Thank you so much, I appreciate your wishes 🌸💕Take care
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I hope you have a lovely break and a wonderful Christmas!❤️
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Thank you 💕🌸 and a wonderful Christmas and festive time to you and your loved ones
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Of course! Same to you!❤️
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She sounds like a little Angel still. Enjoy your time away dear Henrietta. Spend time with your precious family and enjoy what is most precious during the holidays. May we all remember the importance of Christ’s births and thank you so much for sharing about your lovely family. Merry Christmas and much love and joy to you and your family. 🎄🎅⛪️⛪️✝️❤️❤️
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Thank you so much dear Joni 💕🌸 Wishing you and your family a happy and blessed Christmas. Enjoy the festivities, and much love coming your way ❤️🤗❣️
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❤️🤗🦋🥰🎄💝
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Happy blessed Christmas! I loved reading this 😘
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Thank you🌸💕 and a blessed Christmas to you and your loved ones
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Loved reading this one!✨🤗
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Thank you 😊
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Hen, I really like your new profile pic – you look buoyant! Your daughter sounds like an angel/warrior; congrats on great parenting of this special soul! Enjoy your holiday break. Wishing you & your family much love and light! 🌞
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Thank you so much Lisa 🌸💕 Wishing you and your loved once joy and peace during this Christmas time and blessings in abundance
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