Samuel's Nativity

We always say Noah will be the pastor. What is it with me? When Matthew was little my mom and I also said HE would be a pastor. I highly doubt it now, however, Mike and I have always said Noah has that special magical touch from God.

so it was a little surprising to see Samuel so fascinated with the nativity set my mom bought at a yard sale a month or so ago. It was complete, but the pieces were from various sets, so she bought it and said let the kids play with it. They did. Baby Jesus slid down the roof of the stable. The kings rode across our kitchen on the donkey's back......

Matthew walked out into the kitchen one day and Sammy was sitting out there by himself at the table with the nativity. All the characters were lined up. When Sam saw Matt, he was startled and stuck up his opened hand and said, "Don't look at me. I am God"

Matt just quietly stood there as Sammy continued....


"This is the Body. This is the Blood. This is the Body. This is the Blood. None for you-you're an animal. This is the Body...."