We have been taking Nolan to a variety of plays this past year and have observed his love for theater, singing, and dancing. He tells me that someday, he too wants to be on stage. Today, he was a shining star (actually a little shepherd boy) in the children's Christmas program at our church. He was very excited about the Saturday morning practices, and couldn't wait until he could perform for us today.
When Nolan entered the church this morning, my eyes welled with tears. Pure pride filled my heart, along with memories of my childhood days. He walked down the aisle ever so carefully looking for his mom and dad. When he spotted us and all his fans (grandparents) he blushed and got a little more nervous than I thought he would. I think the large crowd was a little overwhelming.
He performed three songs; Away in a Manger, Silent Night, and Happy Birthday Jesus. Happy Birthday Jesus was by far his favorite. After the service, his Sunday School class celebrated Jesus' birthday with cupcakes and punch. This program was a great learning experience for him. Not only did he get to perform, but he was reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.
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