"Christmas Came Early"

I have a very special person in my life… Aunt Cathy.  We have always been especially close and she is extremely dear to me.  She writes an annual Christmas poem, but this year's is very personal and you will see why...

"Christmas Came Early"

Christmas came early!  Did you know it?  Did you hear?

A gift of three children whose sweet hearts we hold dear.

Emily, my niece and her husband, Dave

Began a journey and of their hearts they gave.

With months of praying, planning, and such;

Many forms, meetings, legalities...so much!

They persevered and by August all was complete;

Xavier, Angela, and Lizet at last they would greet!

So, off to Peru for a month they stayed;

The vision of God's plan at last was displayed.

A family was formed, an extended family grew,

All through God's guidance to an orphanage in Peru.

Xavier, the protective brother, so much kindness in his heart;

A soccer player, a friend, and a talent for art!

Angela, the eldest sister, with a quiet, kind smile;

Loves time spent with Mamí to chat for a while.

Lizet, the youngest, is becoming a chef;

She is clever and fearless;  her next plan is anyone's guess!

These precious children God placed in our lives;

Have given us more than they realize.

A reminder of blessings through God's special plan

When He gave His son in the form of a man.

These children we will cherish, protect, and love;

The example is given from our Father above.

Yes, Christmas came early and the love is overflowing;

Three children, three hearts, God's gifts are ongoing.