For the last 4 years I have attempted to revisit a tradition within my family of when we were kids...putting towels on our heads and performing the birth of Jesus narrative. Though my three older brothers and I are now grown adults, I have found new participants with the youth my husband works with at the Tacoma Rescue Mission. With the help of volunteers, we dress these kiddos up to experience what it may have been like to be a shepherd or travel many miles on a donkey. It also seems to be an opportunity to talk about why this story may be so special and significant. We will be performing on Friday...so far we have been practicing with 8 girls...not sure how the whole Joseph thing is going to work but I am sure we will make due! I am grateful for this break and to be able to hang out with these incredible kids that have difficult stories themselves, yet still smile and give the best hugs!
Last year's shepherds
Last year's Mary
This is my brothers and I back in the day...
Last year's shepherds
Last year's Mary
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