mary's lullaby

Yesterday at church we had a special Christmas program in relief society (Sunday school for women). There were several of us that read from a script and we had musical numbers intermittently. All of the women were the "women of Jesus." There was Mary's mother, Joseph's mother, a shepherd's wife, the innkeeper's wife, Elizabeth, and lastly, Mary. Guess who I played? Yep, that's right. Mary.

My script was like this:

I am Mary, and Jesus is my son. My story is simple and has been told and retold since before time began and will continue to be told in the future. The story is of spirit rather than history and is truth will be made known through the holy ghost. I know the Savior lives and he is our redeemer. I encourage you to make Him the center of your lives.

I went last and when it was my turn, I was already crying before I stood there. I couldn't read my script for a good while until I gained composure. Then I read my script and sang a song. I was holding Phineas and I wore a shawl on my head. I sang Mary's Lullaby with Phin in my arms, singing to him. Here are the words:

"Lullaby, lullaby my little one.
Lullaby my child so dear.
Thy precious life has just begun,
Thy mother holds the near.
While Joseph watches through the night,
A star reflects thy radiant light.

Lullaby lullaby my little one.
Lullaby my child so dear.

Thy gentle head shall wear a crown,
For thy father is the king.
Thy tender hands so tiny now
Have blessings great to bring.
Let all creation join my song,
For peace and love this night are born.

Lullaby lullaby my little one.
Lullaby my child so dear."

I barely made it through the song. I had a lump in my throat the entire time! There wasn't a dry eye in the room. It was so spiritual. I kept thinking about how Mary must have felt. She gave birth to a baby who she knew would suffer and die for the sins of man.

I love phineas so much and can't bear to think of anything happening to him. So of course I was emotional during the song! Plus I was last, so I had to endure all of the other readings and crying from them!

Anyway it was a great experience and I'm so glad phin didn't scream the whole time! I am definitely grateful for the birth of Jesus Christ and all He did for us. I have pondered His life so much more this holiday season and I feel closer to Him. I hope this week brings you joy as you reflect on the Savior's life. Merry Christmas!