Merry Christmas from Heaven

The day always seems better when it begins with Mass and worshipping our Lord.

This morning's Mass, on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, was being said for Mom.

Auntie and Uncle Bill joined me, which was a nice treat.

Father Gary's Masses are always special and there were more people than usual being a Holy Day.

After Mass, my Aunt gave me a gift which had come from one of our cousins.

I never imagined it would be so nice. It brought a tear to my eye. After I got it home and actually read the inscription in its entirety, the flood gates opened--but that is a daily occurrence.

It's a beautiful silver ornament which reads 'Merry Christmas from Heaven' and our cousin Evelyn had Mom's name and birthday and death anniversary inscribed on the backside.

If that was not enough, it was accompanied with a prayer written by John Wm. Mooney, Jr. from 1989:

'I still hear the songs, I still see the lights

I still feel your love on cold wintery nights

I still share your hopes and all of your cares

I'll even remind you to please say your prayers

I just want to tell you, you still make me proud

You stand head and shoulders above all the crowd

Keep trying each moment, to stay in His Grace

I came here before you to help set your place

You don't have to be perfect all of the time

He forgives you the slip, if you continue the climb

To my family and friends, please be thankful today

I'm still close beside you, in a new special way

I love you all dearly, now don't shed a tear

'Cause I'm spending my Christmas with Jesus this year.'