2022-12-25T19:34:41Ztag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/thread/post/a-christmas-carol-of-deep-grieftag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/1248/43742022-12-25T19:34:41ZSursumCorda<p>Thank you, Nancy!</p>tag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/1248/43732022-12-25T12:47:58ZNancy Steen<p>One of my long-beloved pieces. Since I know your family, so well, it is always with joy and pain I remember the journey of your first grandchild. I thought of him last night, as I looked over the faces of Christmas Eve and your grandchildren gleaming back, I thought of Isaac, too. I watched as Jon guided Jeremiah through each Carol, but Jeremiah knew every Carol and every verse. Grace peered out at the goings-on, so interested in everything, Noah and Faith made those handbells RING OUT with such joy. Your family is a Blessing, every single one, as they all helped to put the bells and tables away, following the service. Glory Hallelujah! Have a Merry Christmas!</p>tag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/1248/43722022-12-23T17:45:02ZKathy Lewis<p>Amen</p>tag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/1248/43712022-12-23T14:38:43ZGrace Kone<p>Well said. Certainly, I would never question Coventry Carol. I too find it an important part of the Christmas story.</p>