“Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water?” If you’re like me, you may be moved to tears even after the seventy fourth time hearing this song.

I can’t remember how I felt when I first heard it, but I do know that I hear it differently with every year that passes for me as a mother of my own children…in many ways it makes us reflect on the responsibility raising our own children brings.

We headed to Hobby Lobby the Saturday evening after Thanksgiving to look for some Christmas decorations to finish up our mantle and stairs. I had no idea how this one trip would impact me and the girls in so many ways.