Our Christmas Moose

We had gone to bed very late last night because it was Christmas Eve. Our candle light worship service had lasted long and when we returned home we all sat up and talked for a long time.

Bill and Matt, our son and grandson, were making pancakes early this morning when suddenly we heard them shout. In the backyard were two moose, a mother and her little one. That wouldn’t be at all surprising if we lived in the woods because our home is in northeastern Washington. One often sees deer in the wooded regions around us and we warn each other to beware of deer when we drive at night.

But our home is in a fairly densely populated area and we never see deer where we live. Our condominium is in a courtyard surrounded by a wood fence. That’s why it was so amazing to see the two moose in our back yard. The boys ran out with their cameras and the moose looked at them and then walked away.

This was such a beautiful way to begin our Christmas day. It felt like a wonderful, unexpected gift. But Christmas always reminds me of the wonderful, unexpected gift we all have received. I hope it is a beautiful, blessed day for all of you.