Our Christmas Party

We had our Chayagasaka Playgroup Christmas Party today. Wow! What a wonderful time we had. Our friend, Mike, helped us out a "ho! ho! ho!" lot (wink, wink)! He helped to make the kids' day so wonderful and magical. I just couldn't explain to him, but wanted him to know what a wonderful thing he did for a group of very sweet children. We truly got to witness the Christmas Spirit through the expressions on our children's and Santa's face. The girls have been talking about it all day. Not only did Santa take time to spend with OUR children, but he stopped for every other child and teenager he met coming and going to our party (there was no where to park the sleigh, so he had to park it a few blocks away and walk). If the children were Japanese, he spoke Japanese to them! Their little faces were priceless - there weren't as many smiles as there were, "I can't believe Santa is talking to me" looks. What a gift God sent when he sent our Santa! So, again, I have to say a very heartfelt thank you to Mike (and Lana for helping with the wardrobe) for getting Santa to visit today and helping to bring the Spirit of Christmas to our children and ourselves. You have given the most precious gift of all!

Sam got to meet all of the cutie-patooties I talk about every week. He sees now why I love the playgroup so much. The girls and I get to know and learn about people from all over the world. The moms and their children are all so incredibly sweet! We got to meet a lot of the dads today, too, which was so nice. Not a day goes by that we don't talk about what an amazing experience and opportunity that God has provided for our family.

Tonight, we are feeling and appreciating all the blessings God has given our family. We have health, a loving family, and wonderful friends! We are truly blessed!!!

Love and Hugs!
~Michelle