First, thanks for all the anniversary wishes to Mom and Dad--I read all the comments to them--most of which were about how much I look like my mom. But if you ask my dad, he'd say we look nothing alike. He just can't see it.
So here goes Memory Monday...I think it'll be another week before I've got all of Luke 2:1-20 down pat, but here's what I've got so far!
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born and she delivered gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their sheep flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find the a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying:
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
That's about all I know for now. I really need to have Emma record the hand motions for me and go from there to finish it for next week.
Did you post yours? Leave a comment!
I just posted my first Memory Monday. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Kate Canady | December 22, 2008 at 02:46 PM
I just posted my first Memory Monday. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Kate Canady | December 22, 2008 at 02:48 PM
I've totally tossed in the towel on Memory Monday until The New Year.
I have alot to do come the New Year. I will NEED the discipline of memorizing.
And yes...you do look like your Momma. Your dad just wishes you looked like him, I bet!
Merry Christmas girl. I LOVE my little zippy. You continue to amaze me.
Posted by: Susan | December 22, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Mine is up!
Merry Christmas, dear friend!
Posted by: Melissa @ Breath of Life | December 22, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Merry Christmas Joanne! My post is up!
Posted by: Lora | December 22, 2008 at 07:19 PM
I've got my verse up. I also posted a couple days ago the list you had on your blog, Have I ever? It was fun and I ended up answering more than I thought I would! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Tammy S. | December 22, 2008 at 08:23 PM
I hope you have a joyful and relaxing Christmas!
Posted by: Kate | December 22, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Sorry...I had mine done yesterday but didn't see your post change until today. My bad...here ya go!! Happy belated Monday!
Posted by: Bobbi | December 23, 2008 at 10:57 AM
I hope that everyone is having a great Christmas Eve! Sorry I'm a day late....but I was "providentially hindered" yesterday ;o)
Posted by: Wife of Rob | December 24, 2008 at 02:17 PM