Christmas Shoes (the song)

Today we were driving in the car to drop off some presents to some friends of our before we head out of town on Friday. We have been listening to Christmas music nonstop in the car. The song Christmas Shoes came on, the one where the little boy is buying his dying mother some shoes so she can look beautiful incase she meets Jesus on Christmas eve. I have heard this song many many times and it still chokes me up a tad. I said to my kids "Listen to the words of this song. The little boy's mommy is dying on Christmas and he doesn't have enough money to buy her some pretty shoes incase she meets Jesus tonight." I got chocked up even explaining it to my kids. So the song went on and when it eneded we were all quiet. I thought the moment had passed as the next song came on the radio. Then Lauren says "Hey mom, You know that song we just listend to? It made me feel sad, I cried a little, no... I cried a lot." I turned around to see her eyes totally filled with tears and tears streaming down her cheeks. I said " Honey, it's ok don't feel to sad." Really,,,, don't feel sad I tell her when I can hardly hold it together. We talked about it a little more and she kept crying. Lauren then says "MOM I don't want you to die ever!" Then she started sobbing, she could not even look at me. Then Lauren says "Mom.. I love you" then Landon says Mom I love you, then I say with tears rolling down my cheeks "I love you both so much, you have no idea. It was such a sweet moment of joy and love for all of us. I was so happy that I was able to witness Lauren feel something so moving. We have been working on gratitude in our family. I am so greatful to have my beautful family who are healthy and blessed beyond our needs. Merry Christmas, It really feels great this year!!