This'll be a quickie, it's unplanned, and unedited because Iv'e still got loads of Christmas prep to get through before tomorrow, but something magical happened this evening, and I couldn't resist sharing it with you all.
'The Body Guard' (that's hubs to the newbies) and I took 'Littlie' to the Church at the top of our road this evening for the crib service, on the way back, 'Littlie' looked up from her wheelchair and suddenly began squealing - "look, it's Santa, it's Santa!"
We looked up, and on seeing a group of twinkling lights moving across the sky immediately began squealing along with her, "Oh my God Littlie", says I - "you're right, it is Santa, it really is.. eeeek!"
Hubs and I went along with the magic of the moment, egged on by 'Littlies' amazement, and then.. "Oh no" said Littlie in earnest, attempting to take over the wheelchair wheels - "hurry mummy, hurry, I'm not gonna make it, he's nearly to our house, and I'm still awake!"
Laughing, I explained that Santa was still incredibly high up, and had lots of other children to visit before getting to us, and the three of us, clothed in magic, continued back down the road to home, squealing all the way!
When we reached home 'Littlie' asked if Santa would see her if she waved to him.. "Oh yes Littlie", said I, "he's too high up for you to see him, but he will see you", and with eyes lit up like a childs eyes should be, she waved to the (sleigh) lights in the sky.
Oh! How I wish you all could of seen the joy in her eyes! - Her expression, and incredulous laughter bought tears of joy to mine.
Of course, the moving 'sleigh shaped' lights in the dark sky this evening where probably an aeroplane..but my 'Littlie' firmly believes that we have just seen the man in red, and has gone to bed happier than Iv'e ever seen her!
I have never witnessed such joy on any of my kids faces - it was truly magical - the stuff Christmas movies are made of!
Without a doubt, the best moments of my life so far :O)
God bless you and all those you love
Kimmie X
Update: - Iv'e just been told, by a friend on facebook, that what we actually saw tonight was probably ISS (International space station) which was due over Britain at around 5.30 - so there you go..mystery solved - our secret though....Littlie must never know ;o)
Update: - Iv'e just been told, by a friend on facebook, that what we actually saw tonight was probably ISS (International space station) which was due over Britain at around 5.30 - so there you go..mystery solved - our secret though....Littlie must never know ;o)
Nice story, leave it unedited as it is pure and spontaneous as it is.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tony, I think i will leave it alone..it was a spur of the moment ramble, I had very little time, but it was a 'must share' experience.
DeleteI hope you're enjoying your Christmas :)
I love this. Such a quick capture of a lovely Christmas moment. Sometimes the unplanned flashes of magic are the very best. Love to you all xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane, it was soooo special - I'll never forget it - I doubt Littlie will either :)
DeleteLove to you and yours my friend X
Awww beautiful and heartwarming...Definitely Christmas magic :)
ReplyDeleteWish you could have been there Ruebs, it would have cured your humbug *winks* :) x
DeleteHow magical and that she spotted it herself!
ReplyDeleteWe missed it this year sadly but maybe next year we'll see it x
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I never realised what it was until a few hours later, and I didn't realise it was a yearly thing either, so thanks for the heads up - we'll look out for it next year too :) It really was magical!
DeleteAll the best, Kimmie x
I absolutely love this post. What I love most is that you didn't know the space station was passing over - a lot of people were looking at watches saying "come on kids, let's go outside and see Santa" at the allotted time but yours was a genuine "OMG" sighting! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with #WeekendBlogHop, and happy new year x
Hi Vicky, I love that we didn't know about ISS too, it made the magic moments more magical :)
Deleteit wasn't until I shared the story to facebook that I found out, until then I just assumed a (very well lit) aeroplane :)
And, for Littlie..it really was an OMG moment, I wish you could have seen her face!
Thanks for stopping by, Kimmie x
Finally! A justification for the NASA budget that neither party can quarrel with... This is so sweet, Kimmie, and I'm glad you decided to be spontaneous and post it. Best wishes for you and Hubs and Littlie in the coming year.
ReplyDeleteWorth every penny as far as I'm concerned lol
DeleteI wish you could have seen her reaction Paula, it was incredibly special :)
All the best to you and yours hun, Kimmie x
Oh, Kimmie, how fantastic! Didn't see this post last year, so delighted to read it this year! Such a special moment! God bless you & your precious family and wrap you round with love and moments of pure joy! XXX
ReplyDeleteAw, I'm glad you got to read it this year...just your cup-of-tea I think :)
DeleteI wish you a beautiful Christmas, Joyce...you and your Mum :) x
As a child, I remember looking at the sky on Christmas Eve and thinking that I could see Santa's sleigh.
ReplyDeleteMe too :)
DeleteHow fun!
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