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00:00:18and this one's for snowy that's gonna be one happy dog right there oh and here's
00:00:24one for you dad oh thank you buddy it's actually for you and mom yeah a joint present from lydia
00:00:31and me
00:00:31for the both of you did you get the tickets you know it i bet mom's really gonna like that
00:00:44if she ever comes out yeah i want open presents do we have to wait for her
00:00:51yes we have to wait how about this i'll go check on her all right you guys hang tight be
00:00:58right back
00:01:06merry christmas you gonna come out celebrate the day maybe open a gift or four
00:01:17i'm just not feeling up to it all right come on the kids are waiting
00:01:26you cry just start without me okay very please come on
00:01:39it's just the anniversary with dad i know hey i understand what you're feeling today but
00:01:47kids got up early they're really excited do you james
00:01:54i mean my dad's gone and now you and i aren't even guaranteed another christmas together
00:02:01and i can't help it and i want to stay in bed okay no don't do this come on you
00:02:12don't understand
00:02:16i i don't understand i thought we weren't gonna dwell on things that we can't control
00:02:24it's in god's hands right
00:02:32mary please the kids they are out there they've been waiting to celebrate this day with their mother
00:02:38and we have been blessed with this christmas together and i want to go out there and enjoy it
00:02:45as a family you me lydia and caleb
00:02:53love you i love you that's good and here's one for you from me
00:03:02mom merry christmas hi merry christmas merry christmas mom i love you i love you too merry
00:03:10christmas you guys wow look at all these presents did dad give you the present from caleb and me
00:03:20he did not is there now i will why don't you open it okay oh come on mom please
00:03:31i mean they asked i am sorry they asked all right wow
00:03:49thank you this is so great so perfect wow look at how beautiful your mother used to be it's crazy
00:03:59and and she still is i mean all these years later i mean this is the same okay person i'm
00:04:04looking at
00:04:05right right you know what you just should run thin ice games boys that's why i like to see a
00:04:10little
00:04:10fire in the belly huh do you like your picture mom we found the old one and got it printed
00:04:17and framed
00:04:18i love it i love it so much you guys thank you thank you that is so thoughtful you're the
00:04:26best oh and
00:04:27and this one's for me i thought we agreed not to get each other gifts we did i changed my
00:04:38mind
00:04:39just open such a rebel i know okay all right
00:04:53is this supposed to make me happy
00:04:57yeah we talked about going on a cruise so in a year and a half
00:05:01living on faith baby did you not understand the doctor i did i just i thought that this
00:05:08would be a great idea do you remember what she said because i do like it was yesterday with numbers
00:05:18like yours mr boyce most patients don't live more than 18 months so now you have less than a year
00:05:27and a half and you go and you book a cruise for 18 months from now mary come on it's
00:05:32christmas let's
00:05:33just you know no i'm sorry i just i need a minute okay hey hey okay who's next
00:05:49kids we gotta go
00:05:53you sure you don't want to come no still gotta get a start on dinner and get myself ready
00:06:02oh god thank you oh you're welcome hey listen can we talk about this cruise thing no it's fine
00:06:08we'll talk about it later all right okay you always say that but we never do
00:06:21oh wow you guys look great you're not coming with us no you know grandma and your aunt and uncle
00:06:27are
00:06:27all coming over today so somebody's got to get the house ready but you never go anymore not since
00:06:33dad's diagnosis you know what guys we don't need to talk about that today okay let's not mention it
00:06:40when the family comes over either right we know okay mom all right okay come here come on have fun
00:06:48mom be good bye baby love you love you all right all right off we go yes put on those
00:06:58coats it's cold out
00:07:20oh
00:07:28oh
00:07:43It came upon a midnight speed
00:07:50That glorious song of old
00:07:56From angels bending near the air
00:08:03To touch their hearts of gold
00:08:10Peace on earth, but will to win
00:08:16From heaven's all-gracious King
00:08:21The world in solemn stillness lay
00:08:29To hear the angels sing
00:08:50Gloria
00:08:52In excelsis Deo
00:08:59See him in a manger laid
00:09:04Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth
00:09:09Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
00:09:13With us sing our Savior's birth
00:09:18Gloria
00:09:25Gloria
00:09:26In excelsis Deo
00:09:31Gloria
00:09:39Gloria
00:09:40In excelsis Deo
00:09:52Wow
00:09:53And all God's people said
00:09:57Amen
00:09:58It's Harry, if you hit that note, and it's like
00:10:02It's really saying, man
00:10:03It's really saying
00:10:04Here he is, Dad
00:10:08Merry Christmas
00:10:10I'm James Boyce
00:10:13Uh, these are my children
00:10:15Lydia
00:10:16And Caleb
00:10:18Yeah, how did you
00:10:21Uh, are you new here?
00:10:23I haven't seen you here before
00:10:25I am from out of town
00:10:26Oh, you visiting family?
00:10:30No
00:10:32He's here on business
00:10:34He's here on business
00:10:34Over Christmas?
00:10:36I was just telling him what a shame it is he doesn't live here
00:10:39We would love for him to join our worship team
00:10:41Yeah
00:10:43You really can sing
00:10:45You a professional singer of something?
00:10:48No
00:10:48Well, it sure sounded like it
00:10:50We could hear you all the way from the front row
00:10:53Sorry, what was your name again?
00:10:56It's Harry
00:10:58His name's Harry
00:11:00It is a pleasure to meet you
00:11:03Where are you going for Christmas dinner, Harry?
00:11:06I do not have anywhere to go
00:11:09That's terrible
00:11:10No one should be alone on Christmas
00:11:13Right, Dad?
00:11:15Right, yes
00:11:16Um, definitely not
00:11:19You're more than welcome to join us
00:11:21Um, we're having extended family over
00:11:23But I'm sure we can find room for one more
00:11:28The first Noel
00:11:34The angel did say
00:11:39Was to certain for shepherds
00:11:45In fields as they lay
00:11:50In fields where they
00:11:56Lay keeping their sheep
00:12:01On a cold winter's night
00:12:06That was so sweet
00:12:11That was so sweet
00:12:15The first Noel
00:12:17The first Noel
00:12:19The angel did say
00:12:22Was to certain for shepherds
00:12:29In fields as they lay
00:12:33In fields as they lay
00:12:36Noel
00:12:39Noel
00:12:42Noel
00:12:43Noel
00:12:45Noel
00:12:46Noel
00:12:47Noel
00:12:48Noel
00:12:48Noel
00:12:49Good morning
00:12:50You're listening to Radio Joy
00:12:51And we'd like to wish you a very Merry Christmas
00:12:54Can you imagine what it must seem like
00:12:56to the shepherds outside of Bethlehem
00:12:57On that original Christmas Day?
00:12:58The first one angel appears
00:13:00Announcing the birth of Jesus
00:13:01And then he's joined by a great company of angels
00:13:03Praising God
00:13:04Yeah, I'd settle for just one with some good news.
00:13:07Gosh.
00:13:10Hey, Mom.
00:13:11Oh, hey. Hi, guys.
00:13:14Hi, how was it?
00:13:16It was nice.
00:13:17Yeah?
00:13:17Um, listen, I, um, I had a little bit of an accident.
00:13:23Hey, baby.
00:13:25Oh, uh, this is Harry. We've been at church.
00:13:28Hey.
00:13:30You are Mary Boyce?
00:13:33Yep.
00:13:34It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
00:13:37And he can really sing.
00:13:41Wow.
00:13:41He's from out of town and didn't have anywhere to go for Christmas dinner.
00:13:44Yeah, so we invited him to eat with us.
00:13:46Oh, okay. Um, that's great.
00:13:48Uh, listen, kids, why don't you guys take Harry and show him, um...
00:13:53The Christmas tree we decorated?
00:13:55Yes, baby, that's a great idea. Show him the Christmas tree, okay?
00:13:58And you guys take Snowy out with you, too. She hasn't been out in a while.
00:14:01Come on, Harry. It's a real live tree. That's still growing!
00:14:09Nice to meet you, Mary Boyce.
00:14:13Ah, you too.
00:14:19What?
00:14:20You know how stressed I am. Are you kidding? Like, springing this guy on me at the last minute? And
00:14:25look how I'm dressed, James!
00:14:27I thought you'd be ready by now.
00:14:29You didn't call. You didn't text. I mean...
00:14:31I didn't think about it.
00:14:33I'm sorry. What do you want me to do? I mean, the man's gonna be alone on Christmas.
00:14:37You want him hanging out in a hotel while we enjoy Christmas dinner?
00:14:41Besides, aren't we supposed to show hospitality to strangers?
00:14:45Remember that, huh?
00:14:47Hey, if I get him to sing for you, you're gonna be amazed.
00:14:51I mean, the man has an incredible voice. He can belt it in.
00:14:55Oh, wow. Well, I expect a concert here.
00:14:57Okay.
00:15:01What a friendly creature.
00:15:05But Snowy is an odd name for a black dog.
00:15:09Caleb picked it.
00:15:10What can I say? The dog loves the snow.
00:15:15It would seem so.
00:15:19What a beautiful Abbey's Fraseri.
00:15:22An Abbey's Fraseri what?
00:15:25An Abbey's Fraseri, or tree.
00:15:29It's An Abbey's Fraseri.
00:15:30One of the most common types of Christmas trees around here.
00:15:33Also known as the Fraser Fir.
00:15:35The other, the Tsurutsuga Mensesii.
00:15:38Also known as the Douglas Fir.
00:15:40Our grandfather knew those names for plants.
00:15:43Yes, your grandfather was a very smart man.
00:15:47Did you know him?
00:15:52Mom!
00:15:53Mom! Dad!
00:15:54Harry knows the funny names of plants just like Grandpa and...
00:15:59Your present.
00:16:01Oh, no.
00:16:03I know, I know. I'm so sorry, you guys.
00:16:07This is the accident that I mentioned when you got home.
00:16:11I dropped it and I...
00:16:12Gosh, I feel terrible. I'm so sorry.
00:16:14It's okay. We'll go back to the shop and have him make a new one.
00:16:19Or fix that one.
00:16:21I don't think this can be fixed, Harry.
00:16:24It's okay. We'll get it replaced next week.
00:16:26Okay?
00:16:27Okay, kids. The family is gonna be here any minute.
00:16:30So, if you guys want to just go on upstairs and get out of those church clothes.
00:16:35Mom, do we have to?
00:16:38Oh, yes, you have to. Go on.
00:16:47So, Harry, tell me about yourself.
00:16:51You're from out of town, right?
00:16:54Yes. I have been sent.
00:16:56I'm sorry, could you hand me the mustard that's right behind you on the counter?
00:17:00Okay.
00:17:06So, James tells me you're a singer?
00:17:10No.
00:17:11I am not.
00:17:13Oh. You must have misunderstood.
00:17:16I do sing.
00:17:17But that is not my primary.
00:17:20That must be my mother.
00:17:24Yeah. Would you mind letting her in?
00:17:27Is that okay? Thank you.
00:17:29Oh, and she's a little bit formal.
00:17:31So, if you want to just call her Mrs. Ross.
00:17:35Yeah.
00:17:37Mrs. Ross.
00:17:39Yes, that's right. And you are...
00:17:42Hi, Mom. This is Harry. Come on in.
00:17:45It is a great pleasure to meet you.
00:17:47Your Euphorbia pulcherima is a very fine specimen.
00:17:53May I help you with your coat?
00:17:55Well, yes, thank you. That's very kind.
00:17:58Not many people know the scientific name for the poinsettia.
00:18:01Oh, you wouldn't happen to be a botanist now, would you, Harry?
00:18:05It is Harry, right?
00:18:07I once saw an enormous bed of the most beautiful
00:18:12Labularia maritima you have ever beheld, Mrs. Ross.
00:18:15Oh, no need to be so formal. Just call me Helen.
00:18:19And you're really not a botanist, huh?
00:18:23Hmm.
00:18:24Merry Christmas.
00:18:31You look like you've seen a ghost. I said Merry Christmas.
00:18:36Merry Christmas.
00:18:37Merry Christmas, Grandma.
00:18:39Merry Christmas, Lydia and Caleb.
00:18:43Merry Christmas.
00:18:43Got a little something here for you.
00:18:46Oh, that's really nice.
00:18:48Thank you, Grandma.
00:18:50Merry Christmas.
00:18:52Merry Christmas, dear.
00:18:53How was the drive over, Mrs. Ross?
00:18:55Oh, well, it took a little longer than I thought.
00:18:58I missed a turn or two.
00:19:01I'm still not used to driving by myself.
00:19:06What?
00:19:08Hon, no use pretending.
00:19:10I'm missing your father just as much as you, even more.
00:19:13But it's just that he's...
00:19:16Gone to be with the Lord.
00:19:18Indeed. Thank you.
00:19:21Well, Harry's exactly right.
00:19:23He's gone to be with the Lord.
00:19:25And until we join him, we must go on living.
00:19:30Well, you all look well.
00:19:36Thank you, Mom.
00:19:37Thank you, Mrs. Ross.
00:19:39Oh, you do too. My own lovely you look.
00:19:41Should be a normal response.
00:19:45What is with this family today?
00:19:50Well, at any rate, it would appear that the meal is progressing nicely.
00:19:55Yeah.
00:19:56Uh-huh. Yeah.
00:19:57Well, now, if you'll excuse me for a moment, Harry and I are going to admire the backyard Christmas tree
00:20:04my grandkids decorated that I've been hearing all about.
00:20:07Yes, the Abbey's Frasseri.
00:20:10Yes.
00:20:11Well, come on, kids. Show Grandma your masterpiece.
00:20:14Go on.
00:20:17Oh, and do let me know when Martha and Peter arrive, okay?
00:20:21Sure. Will do.
00:20:22Yep.
00:20:26Okay, what was that?
00:20:28No idea.
00:20:31Call me, Helen.
00:20:32You've been her son-in-law for 15 years. You still call her Mrs. Ross.
00:20:35Yeah, I know.
00:20:37Who is this guy?
00:20:38I told you. He's from out of town. He's on business.
00:20:41So, is he a botanist or is he a singer, though?
00:20:45Both.
00:20:47Charmer, clearly. I mean...
00:20:50It's so bizarre.
00:20:51Okay, alright. That's Martha. I'm gonna get that. You got this?
00:20:53Yep. I'm good.
00:20:57Hi!
00:20:58Hello!
00:20:59Merry Christmas!
00:21:00Merry Christmas!
00:21:03Here you go.
00:21:03Wow.
00:21:04Martha looks beautiful.
00:21:05Made it myself to match my tree.
00:21:07I mean, your tree.
00:21:09Right, of course.
00:21:10Well, you are my favorite interior designer.
00:21:12I better be.
00:21:14Phil, good to see you. You look good.
00:21:16Nice to see you.
00:21:17Thanks.
00:21:18Belgian mayor, the best they got.
00:21:19You know what? I would have expected nothing less.
00:21:22So, how have you been?
00:21:24You don't text. You don't call me back. You don't call at all.
00:21:28You know what? I'm sorry about that. I've just been busy.
00:21:30That exactly is the explosion of Christmas that usually covers a boy's home and you hardly have any outside.
00:21:35I know. I just, I really, I haven't had time to finish all the decorating.
00:21:39So, I actually thought that we could do it today.
00:21:42You know, together. Start a new family tradition.
00:21:45Will you grab the door?
00:21:47Sure.
00:21:51What are all these boxes?
00:21:54Hey, hey!
00:21:54Merry Christmas!
00:21:55Merry Christmas!
00:21:57Welcome!
00:21:57Oh, it smells so good in here!
00:21:59Oh, wow!
00:21:59Hey, where's Bob?
00:22:00I saw him, we're up front!
00:22:02Yeah, she's in the backyard with the kids and Harry.
00:22:04Harry?
00:22:06Oh, yeah, he's just someone from church who needed a place to go on Christmas.
00:22:09Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah!
00:22:11I was just testing it out.
00:22:12No, no, no, no, no.
00:22:13Go, go, get Josh.
00:22:14The kids are out back.
00:22:14Because I had my mom, you can meet this guest we have.
00:22:18Mm-hmm.
00:22:19So, is Harry a friend from church?
00:22:23No, not a friend.
00:22:24I just met him today, but he has a voice like Pavarotti.
00:22:27I mean, it's unbelievable.
00:22:29Really? That good, Mary?
00:22:30Oh, I don't know.
00:22:32You didn't hear him?
00:22:35She, ah, she wasn't there.
00:22:37You didn't go on Christmas Day?
00:22:39Somebody had to get all the food ready.
00:22:41Honey, this needs to go in the oven.
00:22:42Will you help me with it, please?
00:22:43Sure.
00:22:45Um, you know, I'll help her, James.
00:22:47Can you just go make sure that Bill took the chocolate out to my mom?
00:22:50Yeah, no, he did.
00:22:52I saw him.
00:22:52Yeah, can you just, just go check, please?
00:22:55Yes.
00:22:56Thank you, James.
00:22:58Okay.
00:23:02There we go.
00:23:04Alright.
00:23:06I have stuff to do.
00:23:07Yeah, and I'm going to help you, but not until you come clean.
00:23:12What's going on?
00:23:13What's going on?
00:23:13You don't miss church.
00:23:14That was one time, okay?
00:23:15Let it go.
00:23:16Yeah, and, um, you also, don't forget to call me back.
00:23:21You don't miss our lunch dates and you certainly don't miss brunch with mom.
00:23:26Things come up from time to time, okay?
00:23:27Let it go.
00:23:29Hey, it's me you're talking to.
00:23:31Remember?
00:23:34Martha, your sister?
00:23:35Best friend for the past 30 something years?
00:23:39You can't fool me.
00:23:40What, what is it?
00:23:41I said it's nothing.
00:23:43Okay?
00:23:46I know you're a chocolate connoisseur, and I'm telling you, Mrs. Ross, these are top of the line.
00:23:51Belgium's finest.
00:23:53Um, so, Martha wanted to make sure that you didn't forget the chocolates.
00:23:57He didn't.
00:24:00Well, I was just saying these are the best from Belgium.
00:24:03Bill, uh, grateful as I am, you don't know the first thing about Belgium chocolate.
00:24:09In fact, uh, I do believe these are Turkish.
00:24:16Well, it says on the box they're from Belgium.
00:24:18Well, perhaps, but this outfit was purchased years ago by a Middle Eastern food conglomerate.
00:24:23Um, Turkish if memory serves.
00:24:26And, besides, Neuhaus is Belgium's finest chocolate bill.
00:24:32Neuhaus.
00:24:33Not this.
00:24:35Well, it's the thought that counts, right?
00:24:38Yes, yes it is.
00:24:41I'm still gonna eat them.
00:24:44So, between Lydia's exams and the science project, ooh, and Caleb's hockey practice and band rehearsals and then the holidays,
00:24:55it's just been a little stressful around here.
00:25:02Really?
00:25:05I mean, that and, you know, the anniversary with Dad and everything.
00:25:12Yeah.
00:25:13No, it's hard. Mom's really struggling too.
00:25:16Yeah.
00:25:17Plus, Petey is coming today and you know how he winds me up.
00:25:21Be nice. Please.
00:25:23Sorry, it's just...
00:25:25Still living off Mom?
00:25:27I mean, come on, Lydia's more mature than that.
00:25:31Well, he is our brother and we love him.
00:25:34So, in the spirit of the day, let's just try to extend grace.
00:25:40I will do my best.
00:25:42He has a new girlfriend, you know that?
00:25:44What? Another one.
00:25:46Yeah, I think her name is Gabby, if I'm right.
00:25:49You met her?
00:25:50But she's coming today.
00:25:52She is?
00:25:53See, he didn't tell me that.
00:25:56It's okay, we'll just set another place.
00:25:58Okay.
00:25:59And?
00:26:00He says that she's nothing like the other ones.
00:26:02Oh, so she can read.
00:26:05What? I'm just saying.
00:26:07No, come on though, that last one.
00:26:09I cannot.
00:26:10Be nice.
00:26:12And, once Uncle Petey gets here, we'll head out for the field.
00:26:16He's really good.
00:26:18Speedy Petey. That's what they called him in high school.
00:26:21He was an all-state wide receiver.
00:26:24How about you?
00:26:25What position do you play?
00:26:29Here we are.
00:26:31We have all the gifts, right?
00:26:32Yeah.
00:26:33Alright.
00:26:34So, Mrs. Ross is your mom and Mary and Martha, just like in the Bible, are your sisters?
00:26:39Yep.
00:26:40I really hope they like me.
00:26:41Oh, they'll like you.
00:26:42Probably better than they like me.
00:26:46This is Mary's house, right?
00:26:48And she's the one you don't get along with?
00:26:51You'll see.
00:26:57So, what about the first Sunday in the new year?
00:27:02You know I don't like missing her brunch.
00:27:04I know.
00:27:05I'm sorry.
00:27:07Things just got a little hectic at the end of this year.
00:27:13That's all?
00:27:15Yes.
00:27:17Just been busy.
00:27:21Oh, that must be Peter.
00:27:23And the girlfriend?
00:27:25Last to arrive as usual.
00:27:27Shall we?
00:27:33You're late, Petey.
00:27:34Merry Christmas to you too, sis.
00:27:37Come on in.
00:27:38Hi, big brother.
00:27:40Merry Christmas.
00:27:41Merry Christmas.
00:27:42Merry Christmas.
00:27:43This is Gabby.
00:27:44Gabby, my sister's Mary, the lady of the house, and Martha.
00:27:48Hi.
00:27:48It's so lovely to meet you both.
00:27:49These are for you.
00:27:50Oh, my goodness.
00:27:51That's so nice.
00:27:52Don't have to do that.
00:27:54Peter's told me so much about you, and it's so thoughtful for you to let me share Christmas
00:27:59dinner with your family.
00:28:00Oh, gosh.
00:28:01It's our pleasure.
00:28:02We are so happy to have you.
00:28:04Come on in.
00:28:05Come on in.
00:28:05Get out of the cold.
00:28:07It's so cute.
00:28:13Mom, this is Gabriela Fuentes.
00:28:16Merry Christmas, Mrs. Ross.
00:28:18And please just call me Gabby.
00:28:20Oh, it's so nice to finally meet you, Gabby.
00:28:22And thank you so much.
00:28:24It's a very kind gesture.
00:28:27Merry Christmas, Mom.
00:28:28Oh, Merry Christmas to you both.
00:28:31Where are the guys?
00:28:31Oh, everyone's out back.
00:28:33Oh, come on, Gabby.
00:28:34Let's go say hey.
00:28:34Sure.
00:28:35Yep.
00:28:38It's so sweet of her to bring us something.
00:28:40It's so cool.
00:28:41Okay.
00:28:42You've got your forefingers right here lined up on laces.
00:28:45Behind the ear here.
00:28:46Sit back.
00:28:47And then...
00:28:49Uncle Bobby!
00:28:51Hey, Lydia.
00:28:51Guys, Gabby, my niece Lydia, nephews Caleb, and Josh.
00:28:55Nice to meet you.
00:28:56Merry Christmas.
00:28:57Merry Christmas.
00:28:59And these are from me.
00:29:04Well, maybe I'll let you take it for a spin.
00:29:07Your car?
00:29:09You'll let me drive it.
00:29:11If you speak Spanish with Gabby.
00:29:13She teaches it in school, and I was telling her how smart you are.
00:29:16Right now?
00:29:18Yeah, come on.
00:29:19Sure what you got?
00:29:20Not in front of everyone.
00:29:21Don't embarrass her.
00:29:22Maybe later, Lydia.
00:29:24Whatever.
00:29:25Hey, guys.
00:29:27Hey, baby.
00:29:30This is Gabby.
00:29:32Hi.
00:29:33Hi.
00:29:33Nice to meet you.
00:29:34Your name should be Gabriela.
00:29:36Yes, Lord.
00:29:38I'm calling my grandma.
00:29:39A beautiful name.
00:29:41It's from Gabriel, the angel of the announcement.
00:29:46It means that God is great.
00:29:49In the Bible, Gabriel told her to the Virgin Mary that she would be embarrassed.
00:29:53In fact, the all-powerful envoy sent Gabriel to Gabriel to her.
00:29:57to announce the birth of Jesus El Salvador.
00:30:02The Christmas Eve that the believers of the world and heaven celebrate today.
00:30:08Warmest greetings, Peter.
00:30:10Wow.
00:30:10You're really fluent.
00:30:12Yeah, that's some serious Spanish you got there.
00:30:15And who are you?
00:30:17Oh, this is Harry.
00:30:18We met at church.
00:30:19He's here on business.
00:30:20And he sure can sing.
00:30:22And he really knows plants, too.
00:30:25We never played football, though.
00:30:27No kidding.
00:30:28Hey, guys.
00:30:30Come on inside.
00:30:31We're gonna decorate the house.
00:30:33Aw, Mom, not now.
00:30:35We were gonna play football.
00:30:37It's our annual Christmas bowl.
00:30:39Okay, I'll tell you what.
00:30:40First we decorate the house, and then you can play football.
00:30:43You're kidding, right?
00:30:44Petey!
00:30:45Hey, hey, hey.
00:30:46I got this.
00:30:47Hey, um, Petey, you play nice, and I will let you and Gabby hang the mistletoe.
00:30:52All right, kid.
00:30:52You heard your mother.
00:30:53First we decorate the house, then we play football.
00:30:57Ah, let's see if there goes.
00:31:05Ooh, pretty.
00:31:08Very cool.
00:31:09halls perfect.
00:31:24ë”ê°€
00:31:26Whether you keep here is a, you hear.
00:31:31You can't miss.
00:31:35La la la la la la la la la
00:31:50Don't, don't do it again
00:31:54See the blazing you before us
00:31:57Fa la la la la la la la la
00:32:01Strike the harp and join the chorus
00:32:05Fa la la la la la la la la
00:32:08Follow me in merry measure
00:32:12Fa la la la la la la la la la
00:32:16While I tell the time I bear
00:32:17Fa la la la la la la la la
00:32:22Okay, I just look better
00:32:38Now it's time for the annual practice ball
00:32:41Heyo!
00:32:41Oh, so in other words while we're here working you'll be off relaxing
00:32:44Relaxing? This is football and you don't mind
00:32:46Oh, okay if you say so
00:32:48Bonding, Mayor. We'll be bonding. It's a guy thing
00:32:53Playing, Peter. You'll be playing while there's work to be done
00:32:57Yeah, I mean, it does sound like a guy thing
00:33:00Want respect for the pie?
00:33:03You're a child. You're a 30 year old child
00:33:05Don't be a downer, Mayor. Not on Christmas Day
00:33:08Okay, alright
00:33:09Peter! Goodbye
00:33:12Hey, be nice to Gabby while we're gone
00:33:13I told her what a sweetheart you were
00:33:15I love you, come on
00:33:19Okay?
00:33:20Yeah
00:33:20Okay
00:33:21I'm gonna throw that one away
00:33:22Yeah, thank you. That's disgusting
00:33:29Hey, gearing up really brings back memories
00:33:33So you played?
00:33:35Played
00:33:36Set records
00:33:37Made all state
00:33:39Four seasons of glory
00:33:41Best years of my life
00:33:42That was a long time ago, Petey
00:33:43Here you go Harry
00:33:44You still got it though, right?
00:33:47No one
00:33:48Fastest man in the field
00:33:50I'm gonna show you how it's done
00:33:56Are you sure you can throw that thing after your lesson?
00:33:59How far?
00:34:00Far as you can
00:34:01I'll run it down
00:34:03Fastest man in the field, remember?
00:34:04Alright, well maybe a little warm up first, huh?
00:34:07Come on
00:34:08We're too young for that, right boys?
00:34:09Yeah
00:34:10Okay, whatever
00:34:11So remember
00:34:12You grab the ball like this
00:34:13Fingers on the laces
00:34:14Bring it back
00:34:16Throw
00:34:17I'll snap it to you
00:34:18After this play
00:34:19It'll be us three against the old men
00:34:21Huh?
00:34:23Yeah, baby
00:34:24Josh, you line up right here in front of me
00:34:26Caleb, drop back ten yards
00:34:27I'm gonna run a post pattern
00:34:29Ten yards good enough?
00:34:30Yes, it's good enough
00:34:31He probably can't even throw it that far
00:34:32Come on
00:34:33Alright
00:34:35See what you got, huh, Harry?
00:34:36Alright, so Harry, when you're ready
00:34:38Just yell hike
00:34:38And Bill keeps going
00:34:39Oh, okay
00:34:41Bill, you okay?
00:34:43Oh
00:34:44Oh
00:34:46My back
00:34:46Throwing against the Caleb
00:34:50Oh no, not the car
00:34:52Not the car
00:34:53Come on, not the car
00:34:58Oh, come on
00:35:00What happened?
00:35:01No, easy, easy
00:35:03Wow
00:35:04I'm on Harry's team
00:35:06Me too
00:35:08Oh
00:35:08Okay, ladies
00:35:09Ten minute break
00:35:10Cream and sugar, Gabby?
00:35:12No
00:35:12I take mine back, thank you
00:35:14Okay
00:35:14Won't you be missing your family today, Gabby?
00:35:16No
00:35:17I plan on being here today
00:35:19Oh, well
00:35:20This is a first for us
00:35:22Ma'am?
00:35:23This is the first Christmas for the girls and Peter without their father
00:35:26My husband, he died last Christmas
00:35:30Peter told me
00:35:31I'm so sorry
00:35:32Oh, thank you
00:35:34It's been hard on us all
00:35:36Especially now
00:35:37Right, girls?
00:35:39Yeah
00:35:39Yeah
00:35:39Yeah
00:35:40Christmas was always a very special time for us
00:35:43And he always used to love singing
00:35:45Mom
00:35:45I'm sorry, can we not talk about it right now?
00:35:48Mary, come on
00:35:49Come on, what?
00:35:50If she wants to talk about Dad, she can talk about Dad
00:35:53I just don't want to relive it today
00:35:56I'm sure Gabby would rather not endure a family tiff
00:36:01It's okay, Mrs. Ross
00:36:03I'm just happy to be with family on Christmas
00:36:07My parents died when I was really young, so I don't really have one
00:36:14I'm so sorry
00:36:15Oh, we are so happy to have you
00:36:18Oh, my
00:36:20Well, and I have noticed, by the way, you seem to be having a very positive influence on Peter
00:36:27Oh, did he move out?
00:36:30Uh, lately he seems to be more responsible, more humble
00:36:35Perhaps the Lord is working on Peter through you and others in his life
00:36:42I've been praying so long, I know it'll happen
00:36:48Peter is an atheist, and kind of an arrogant one
00:36:52And agnostic, and cocky, not arrogant
00:36:56I'm gonna pick this one
00:37:01But I know the Lord will humble him and open his eyes
00:37:06He's also irresponsible
00:37:10Lazy
00:37:10Mary, lay off, please
00:37:12He is your brother, after all
00:37:15I'm just saying he tends to think only of himself
00:37:19Sorry, Gabby
00:37:24Peter stopped to help me when my car got a flat
00:37:28That's how we met
00:37:29I was in an isolated part of town, and it was late
00:37:33And he pulled over and changed my tire for me
00:37:37Petey?
00:37:38Then he asked me if I wanted to go on a date
00:37:40See, now that sounds like Petey
00:37:42I said yes, but on one condition
00:37:45That he would have to come to Sunday service at my church for our date
00:37:49And we've been going every week now for the last month
00:37:52Petey's been going to church, every Sunday, for a month
00:37:55Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
00:37:57Good Lord in heaven, thank you
00:38:00Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
00:38:02This scared me
00:38:03Oh, my goodness
00:38:05That was, that was extreme
00:38:07That was divine inspiration
00:38:09Oh, okay, if you say so
00:38:10Check it out at me
00:38:11Oh, goodness
00:38:12We'll get some ice on it
00:38:14Don't tell him I have to tell him I was a superstar
00:38:16Yeah, I will
00:38:18I'll drive, obviously
00:38:19Greatest man on the field
00:38:22Okay, try it again
00:38:26Put your tongue right here
00:38:30Okay
00:38:31Oh, my gosh, you got it, nice
00:38:35Alright, now say burro
00:38:38Burro
00:38:39Perfect
00:38:40Alright, how about carro
00:38:44Carro
00:38:45Amazing
00:38:46Alright, now this is a hard one, ready?
00:38:50Ferrocarril
00:38:52Ferrocarril
00:38:52Perfect, you're natural
00:38:55Oh, that's so good
00:38:58Wow, Lydia sounds so authentic
00:39:00How about, like, perro?
00:39:02Perro
00:39:03Perfect
00:39:03Gabby's a natural teacher
00:39:05Oh, she is something else
00:39:08And she got Peter in church
00:39:10She's just too good to be true
00:39:12I think she's a real keeper
00:39:14I think she's out of PD's league
00:39:16What kind of thing is that to say about your brother?
00:39:20What?
00:39:21It's true, she's classy
00:39:22And Peter still lives in your basement
00:39:24He just got promoted at the hardware store
00:39:27He's now in charge of the lumber department
00:39:31Good for him
00:39:33But he's still not paying you rent though, is he?
00:39:36This is littleness on your part
00:39:38And I don't like it
00:39:39Especially on Christmas
00:39:46Wow, Mary
00:39:47I don't know what is with you lately, but
00:39:52I don't know, you could try
00:39:53To be nice, just
00:39:55Give us a couple hours
00:40:17I'm sorry I upset you
00:40:21I just wish you'd be more supportive of your brother
00:40:31That's Dad's, isn't it?
00:40:34Mm-hmm
00:40:35Near the end of his life
00:40:36I would read it to him every night before bed
00:40:40He drew great comfort from it
00:40:44Well, we both did
00:40:49I just...
00:40:52I just wanted to have it with me today
00:40:54I just wanted to have it with me today
00:41:04I really miss him too
00:41:11Do you ever feel...
00:41:15Angry?
00:41:18No
00:41:22Sad and lonely
00:41:25But not angry
00:41:29It's...
00:41:29A part of life
00:41:34Right, but he...
00:41:36He was so full of life
00:41:40Ours is not to reason why
00:41:42But to accept and trust
00:41:49Dad used to say that
00:41:50Dad used to say that
00:41:52Yes, he did
00:41:55And he was right
00:41:59It was just your father's time, hun
00:42:04Oh, I'm grateful for the 35 wonderful years the Lord gave us
00:42:09We raised you, Martha and Peter
00:42:13And have been blessed with three loving grandchildren
00:42:19What about you?
00:42:23Are you angry at God?
00:42:28All right
00:42:29All right
00:42:29All right, tough guy
00:42:31Joshy, Caleb, shut the door, please
00:42:33Going fast, like, careful
00:42:34It's okay, just sit, just sit
00:42:37Excuse us ladies, you should have seen me after there
00:42:40I'll start on the air
00:42:41Yeah, I doubt that
00:42:41All right, so what do we think?
00:42:42Sit or lie down?
00:42:44Sit
00:42:44Lie down, lie down
00:42:46Oh, Bill threw his back out
00:42:47Easy, easy, easy
00:42:48Just be careful
00:42:50Good
00:42:51Can't sit
00:42:52I told you, you need to lay down
00:42:56Go ahead
00:42:59What are you doing?
00:43:01Oh, Harry, oh, I don't, I don't know
00:43:03No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, please, no
00:43:13Ah!
00:43:14Honey?
00:43:15It doesn't hurt anymore
00:43:18You fixed it
00:43:22This guy
00:43:23He's a one-man wrecking crew on the field
00:43:25Put me down first and then Petey
00:43:27Now he's a healer
00:43:30Dad, you threw your back out by hugging the ball
00:43:33Harry didn't even touch you
00:43:34You really should have warmed up
00:43:36You didn't warm up?
00:43:38What is wrong with you? Do you think you're still a kid?
00:43:40Okay, hey, how about this?
00:43:41How about everyone who is not helping out in the kitchen
00:43:43Upstairs and get cleaned up, please
00:43:46Come on
00:43:47Let's go, football stars
00:43:48Those pro careers will wait
00:43:50Get a move on
00:43:54Okay, Petey, you do the honors
00:43:56Just put this in there
00:43:57And light it, okay?
00:44:25Not working
00:44:26Huh?
00:44:27That's weird
00:44:28They always light
00:44:29Yeah, well not this time
00:44:30Feels damp
00:44:32May I?
00:44:34Sure, knock yourself out
00:44:40Perhaps now it will work
00:44:43He sings
00:44:45He's got a green thumb
00:44:47An NFL pro
00:44:49A healer
00:44:50And wait, last but not least
00:44:53Master of the flame
00:44:57Whatever
00:44:59Whatever
00:45:06Well done, Peter
00:45:08Well done
00:45:10Well done
00:45:14That's nice
00:45:15Feels great
00:45:17And how did your mother and father like their present, Lydia?
00:45:20Didn't work out so well
00:45:22No, honey, we'll get it fixed
00:45:25I dropped it
00:45:27Oh, I'm sorry, dear
00:45:29Dad said we'll get it remade
00:45:31That's so funny
00:45:32That's what Pastor Steve's service was about this morning
00:45:34About how we've been remade because of what started with the birth of Jesus
00:45:38What did they talk about at your church, Mary?
00:45:42Lydia, tell Grandma
00:45:44Why Lydia?
00:45:45Cause Mom doesn't go to church anymore
00:45:51Sorry, I'm gonna go check on everyone out back
00:45:57Is that right?
00:45:59I just...
00:46:00Things have been a little hectic around here, so I've missed a couple times
00:46:03You told me that it was just today
00:46:06Well, we've been dealing with some personal things
00:46:08Is everything okay between you and James?
00:46:10Mom?
00:46:11I said it's personal
00:46:12Yeah, and we're your family
00:46:15Look...
00:46:16I don't want the third degree here
00:46:18Okay, so can we just get dinner ready?
00:46:21Can we do that?
00:46:23Thank you
00:46:27Skat!
00:46:29Snowy!
00:46:32You hit it, or I win again!
00:46:38Yes!
00:46:39Not this time, little brother
00:46:41Nice shot!
00:46:43Wanna go again?
00:46:45Okay, but I go last this time
00:46:47We ought to get Harry to play
00:46:49Are you kidding?
00:46:50He'd probably pop the ball if he kicked it
00:46:53What are you talking about?
00:46:55No, seriously, he could
00:46:58You should have seen him at the football field
00:46:59He's not normal
00:47:02I mean, we're talking superhuman strength
00:47:05I mean, we're talking superhuman strength
00:47:08Vili, right Josh?
00:47:10Definitely not a regular guy
00:47:12Or how about the way he sang in church, Lydia?
00:47:15Huh?
00:47:16Dad said like Paravati
00:47:19Pavarati, genius
00:47:21Whatever
00:47:21I never heard anybody sing like that
00:47:26Or how about the way he spoke Spanish to Gabby
00:47:28And fixed Uncle Bill's back
00:47:31And the plants
00:47:32Don't forget the plants
00:47:33He knows them better than Grandpa and
00:47:35Okay, okay
00:47:36I get it, he's talented
00:47:38And I'll give it to you, I've never met anybody quite like him
00:47:43You know what I think?
00:47:45I think he's not human
00:47:47So what is he then?
00:47:49An alien or something?
00:47:51Here's what I think
00:47:53You too aren't human
00:47:55Cause no one who is could come up with such a dumb idea
00:47:59Here first, alien hunter
00:48:01Tee it up
00:48:04So, Peter
00:48:06You consider yourself to be agnostic
00:48:09Yeah, I guess
00:48:12I've enjoyed going to church with Gabby
00:48:15Sermon's got me thinking
00:48:15That's good to hear, Petey
00:48:19Not saying I believe yet or anything
00:48:20But you are considering it
00:48:23That is good
00:48:26Ask, and ye shall receive
00:48:29Seek, and ye shall find
00:48:33Knock, and it shall be opened unto you
00:48:35Sermon on the Mount
00:48:36I was gonna say that
00:48:39Really?
00:48:39I
00:48:41I was
00:48:43The Lord is loving and merciful, Peter
00:48:48Reach out to him
00:48:49If he will embrace you
00:48:51Let's say he's real and loving and merciful like you say
00:48:55I've had a lot of bad things happen in my life
00:48:57Were you not, however, the agent of your own suffering?
00:49:02Meaning I did to myself?
00:49:05Yeah, okay, a lot of it true enough, it's on me
00:49:08But what about Gabby?
00:49:10Her parents died when she was just a kid
00:49:13Was that her fault?
00:49:15It's no one's fault
00:49:17It's just God's will to take them to him
00:49:20I hear you, but I can't understand how that's loving and merciful
00:49:23No, we can't see the whole picture
00:49:26Nobody can, but James
00:49:27But God can
00:49:31And he does
00:49:37Martha and I were living in Seattle
00:49:40And she had just given birth to Josh
00:49:43When I lost my job
00:49:46Didn't have a whole lot of money and the economy was lousy
00:49:51Couldn't find anything for months
00:49:54And I was afraid
00:50:00Real afraid
00:50:03Then out of nowhere
00:50:05I got a job offer
00:50:07Here, of all places
00:50:08Close to the family
00:50:11And I mean, out of nowhere
00:50:15Turns out to be the best gig I've ever had
00:50:17And I'm still there ten years later
00:50:19Have you had fears like that, James?
00:50:24Uh-huh
00:50:25And doubts?
00:50:27Yeah, yeah, plenty of times
00:50:33I think, ultimately for me though
00:50:37Whether things turn out like they did for Bill
00:50:39Or like they did for Gabby with her parents
00:50:42Good or bad, you trust God or you don't
00:50:47Do you?
00:50:48And do you?
00:50:51The Lord is my shepherd
00:50:53I shall not be in want
00:50:56He makes me lie down in green pastures
00:50:58In green pastures
00:50:58He leads me besides quiet waters
00:51:01He restores my soul
00:51:04He guides me in paths of righteousness
00:51:06For his namesake
00:51:08From King David
00:51:10When God considered a man under his own heart
00:51:13Despite his fears
00:51:16Doubts
00:51:17And failings
00:51:28Oh, holy night
00:51:32The stars are brightly shining
00:51:37It is the night of our dear Savior's world
00:51:44Oh, holy night
00:51:49May the world
00:51:50In sin and error pining
00:51:56Till he appeared
00:51:58And the soul felt its worth
00:52:04A thrill of hope
00:52:08The weary world rejoices
00:52:12For yonder breaks
00:52:16A new and glorious morn
00:52:21Fall on your knees
00:52:28Oh, hear the angel voices
00:52:37O night
00:52:41Divine
00:52:44O night
00:52:45O night
00:52:47When Christ was born
00:52:52O night
00:52:53O night
00:52:56Bill, will you take these to the table, please?
00:52:58Yep
00:52:58Thank you
00:52:59And glasses
00:53:01Allow me to help, Mary
00:53:02Thank you very much
00:53:04How about me?
00:53:05Yes, silverware needs to be put out
00:53:06Thank you, Gabby
00:53:07Thanks, guys
00:53:09Where's Petey?
00:53:11I don't know
00:53:11You should be helping
00:53:11Outside, maybe?
00:53:14It's not surprising, I guess
00:53:17Oh, hey!
00:53:18Nice of you to join us, Pete
00:53:19Hey
00:53:19Your guest Gabby is out there helping with everyone else
00:53:23Everyone except you, as usual
00:53:25Mary, please
00:53:26Yeah, please pretend to be nice, huh?
00:53:30Pretend?
00:53:31I'm sorry, I thought that was your department
00:53:33Since you're even going to church with Gabby
00:53:35To stay in her good graces
00:53:36Mind your own business
00:53:37Well, she'll see through it eventually
00:53:39And leave like all the others
00:53:42It's uncalled for
00:53:43No, no, no, it's okay
00:53:45Wow, Mary, real Christian of you
00:53:47I'm sorry, is that the atheist questioning my faith?
00:53:50Yeah, that's right
00:53:50Why don't you try extending the love and grace
00:53:52Our pastors are always talking about
00:53:54Hey, let's enjoy this day together, okay?
00:53:57You're not the only one whose sad dad died
00:53:59Just look at mom
00:54:02Doesn't give you the right to be nasty all the time
00:54:03I love you, Mary, but you haven't
00:54:06You haven't been yourself these past couple of months
00:54:08Okay, okay, you know what?
00:54:09I've just been under a lot of pressure
00:54:11And dealing with some really stressful things
00:54:13Stress, pressure, we all got it
00:54:15Not like this
00:54:16Fairest of woe is me routine
00:54:17You know what? Stop it, okay?
00:54:18Oh, poor Mary
00:54:19My life's so hard, that's why I'm so mean
00:54:22You know what? I am done with this conversation
00:54:25I am done
00:54:26You can't admit the truth
00:54:28There's no excuse
00:54:30You're just not
00:54:31What is it?
00:54:32Salt and light?
00:54:33More like vinegar and darkness
00:54:34You want the truth?
00:54:35Yeah!
00:54:35You want the truth?
00:54:36Yes!
00:54:37James is dying!
00:54:40What?
00:54:40No!
00:54:50Good morning, Mrs. Boyce, Mr. Boyce
00:54:52Thank you for coming in
00:54:54Morning
00:54:54I want you to know that I believe in being direct
00:54:58So my patients have as clear a picture of the situation as possible
00:55:04Unfortunately, the news isn't what I'd hoped for
00:55:08Your test results show that the disease has progressed despite treatment
00:55:15Okay
00:55:19Now, barring a trial for experimental treatment, which is very unlikely
00:55:25Our options are really just palliative care and pain
00:55:29I'm sorry, what are you saying?
00:55:31Okay, Mary, let her finish
00:55:34Well, while every case is different
00:55:38With numbers like yours, Mr. Boyce
00:55:40Most patients don't live more than 18 months
00:55:46Okay
00:55:48No!
00:55:49Okay
00:55:51I'm so sorry
00:55:53No!
00:56:03The doctor gave us 18 months
00:56:09I just don't know if he'll be here next Christmas
00:56:12Mary, I'm sorry
00:56:14Are you?
00:56:16You're not as sorry as I am
00:56:17Okay, let's let her go
00:56:19No, no
00:56:21I'm gonna be a widow
00:56:23I'm gonna be a widow
00:56:24With three children
00:56:25Do you know how that feels?
00:56:27Do you?
00:56:30Three?
00:56:38I'm pregnant
00:56:43And our kid may never really get to know their father
00:56:48Okay, so
00:56:51Please forgive me if I have been less than charming lately
00:56:59Mom, Mom, wait
00:57:02Great
00:57:02Way to go, Peter
00:57:04I didn't know
00:57:25Why didn't you tell me?
00:57:27I know
00:57:31I just need a minute
00:57:33Come on, just give me a second
00:57:36No, no
00:57:36I won't give you another minute
00:57:40I'm sick of this
00:57:41This crawl into your shell routine
00:57:43It's getting old
00:57:45And it's selfish
00:57:47Okay?
00:57:49You think you're the only one who's scared here?
00:57:55Come back to what you believe in
00:57:57Come back to your family, alright?
00:57:59Because we're waiting for you
00:58:10Mary
00:58:12Oh my gosh
00:58:14You scared me
00:58:16Do not be afraid
00:58:18Where did you come from?
00:58:21From the Most High
00:58:23What?
00:58:25I'm sorry, now's just really not a great time, okay?
00:58:28I just want to be alone, okay?
00:58:30Mary, I have been sent to strengthen you
00:58:34In your season of doubt
00:58:37What?
00:58:38What? So...
00:58:39I mean, just a minute ago you were setting my dining room table
00:58:42And now you're...
00:58:44What? You're a counselor?
00:58:47Your request
00:58:49Made this very morning
00:58:55Yeah, I'd settle for just one with some good news
00:58:59Okay, so...
00:59:01So you're here to give me...
00:59:03Good news
00:59:06What? Is James gonna be healed?
00:59:09This I do not know
00:59:12The Lord alone knows his fate
00:59:18Mary
00:59:22Mary
00:59:23Do not lose hope
00:59:27Hope
00:59:30Hope for a future without my husband
00:59:35My kids without a father
00:59:38What hope is there in that?
00:59:41The Almighty is faithful
00:59:45His love steadfast
00:59:48Remember what he did
00:59:50On this day, all those years ago
00:59:52By sending the Savior to rescue man
00:59:54From the dominion of darkness
00:59:58And bring him into that kingdom of that very son whom he loves
01:00:03In whom all who believe in him have redemption
01:00:07The forgiveness of sin
01:00:10I believe that
01:00:14But...
01:00:14But that's also the past
01:00:17And the future is...
01:00:19What...
01:00:21Neither you
01:00:22Nor I
01:00:23Know what the future holds
01:00:26But we know who holds the future
01:00:29Yeah, I know, but...
01:00:30Trust in him
01:00:32With all your heart
01:00:35Lean not
01:00:36On your own understanding
01:00:39Mary?
01:00:49Honey?
01:00:50Mary?
01:00:51Oh my gosh, you guys, it's freezing!
01:00:53I wanna tell you how much I love you
01:00:55Honey?
01:00:56Honey?
01:00:56I wanna tell you how much I love you
01:00:56Honey? Sweet!
01:00:57I wanna tell you how much I love you
01:01:00We're gonna be with you every step up the way
01:01:02Yes, I still love you so much
01:01:03Yes, praying for James, you and the children
01:01:06Yes, anything that you need, anything
01:01:08Thank you. I know. I'm so sorry you guys. I'm so sorry. I should have told you guys so long
01:01:14ago.
01:01:15Oh, no. It can take time before you're able to talk about something like this, honey.
01:01:19I know. I know. But I've just been so distant and so unpleasant.
01:01:25Oh, my gosh.
01:01:26It's okay. It's okay. That's in the past. It's in the past.
01:01:31We love you.
01:01:31Not yet.
01:01:36I had no idea. Like, none. Do you guys know?
01:01:41I can't imagine what she must be going through.
01:01:43Okay. You good? I love you. Now, go. Grab your mother. Bring her in here. Otherwise, we're gonna cap off
01:01:53this unforgettable day by burning that ham to a crisp. Okay? Go on.
01:02:02Oh, my gosh. My babies. Oh, I love you guys so much.
01:02:08I love you, Mom. Me, too.
01:02:10Oh, and listen, guys. I am so sorry. I've just... I have behaved so badly. And I also should have
01:02:18told you about your little brother or sister. I don't know.
01:02:24But we're gonna be okay, right? We're good? Yeah? Okay. Come here. Oh, I love you.
01:02:32Okay.
01:02:35Mary, I just want you to know...
01:02:37No, Peter, please. Let me. Okay?
01:02:42I apologize for how I treated you. Okay? And... and you're right. There is no excuse.
01:02:54And I... I just really want to start over. All right? I just know more of this, like, sniping and
01:03:02criticism between us. I mean, you're my baby brother. I love you.
01:03:07Me too.
01:03:10Oh, and you going to church is a real answer to prayer.
01:03:13Oh. Thank you, sis.
01:03:15Thank God.
01:03:17And Gabby.
01:03:18Oh, yeah. Absolutely.
01:03:19I love you.
01:03:22I love you.
01:03:25Hey, you.
01:03:26Hey.
01:03:30Gosh, I... I must have been terrible to live with these last couple of months.
01:03:35Oh, I know. And I've just... I've not been a good wife to you. And I've been a good mom
01:03:40to our kids.
01:03:42Hey, come on. You are the best wife a guy could ask for. And a wonderful mother to all three
01:03:50of our kids, which is... wow.
01:03:53Yeah.
01:03:55That's great. Wild. And exciting. And yes...
01:04:02Yes, what?
01:04:04I forgive you for being terrible the past couple of months.
01:04:10I love you.
01:04:11I love you.
01:04:16Who could that be?
01:04:18Got me.
01:04:27Guys, it's carolers. Come on.
01:04:30Born a king on Bethlehem's plain.
01:04:34Gold I bring to crown him again.
01:04:38King forever ceasing, never over us all to reign.
01:04:46Oh, star of wonder, star of night. Star with royal beauty bright. Westward leading, still proceeding. Guide us to thy
01:05:04perfect light.
01:05:09Well done.
01:05:11Well done.
01:05:12Okay.
01:05:13How about joy to the world?
01:05:15Yeah.
01:05:16Yeah.
01:05:17Yeah.
01:05:17Yeah.
01:05:17Joy to the world.
01:05:19Joy to the world, the Lord is come.
01:05:24Let earth receive her King.
01:05:30Let every heart prepare him room.
01:05:35And heaven and nature sing.
01:05:38And heaven and nature sing.
01:05:40And heaven and nature sing.
01:05:43And heaven and nature sing.
01:05:46The Lord is being the king...
01:05:48Woo!
01:05:48Woo!
01:05:50Happy Christmas!
01:05:51Merry Christmas, you guys. Thank you.
01:05:54Merry Christmas!
01:05:55That was lovely.
01:05:56Wasn't it?
01:05:57I remember how much your father loved caroling.
01:05:59Aw, he did.
01:06:01If only they'd done...
01:06:05Hark the Herald Angels sing.
01:06:08That's your father's favorite Christmas song!
01:06:27We love this song.
01:06:37Hark the herald angels sing
01:06:42Glory to the newborn King
01:06:46Peace on earth and mercy mild
01:06:51God and sinners reconciled
01:06:56Joyful all ye nations rise
01:07:01Join the triumph of the skies
01:07:06With angelic hosts proclaim
01:07:10Christ is born in Bethlehem
01:07:15Hark the herald angels sing
01:07:20Glory to the newborn King
01:07:24Christ by highest heaven adored
01:07:30Christ the everlasting Lord
01:07:34Late in time behold him come
01:07:39Offspring of the virgin's womb
01:07:44Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
01:07:48Hail the incarnate deity
01:07:53Pleased as men with men to dwell
01:07:58Jesus our Emmanuel
01:08:02Hark the herald angels sing
01:08:07Glory to the newborn King
01:08:12Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
01:08:17Hail the Son of Righteousness
01:08:21Light and life to all he brings
01:08:27Risen with healing in his wings
01:08:31Mild he lay his glory by
01:08:35Born that man no more may die
01:08:40Born to raise the sons of earth
01:08:45Born to give them second birth
01:08:49Hark the herald angels sing
01:08:54Glory to the newborn King
01:09:01Told you I can sing
01:09:03Wow, that was something else
01:09:09Magnificent
01:09:11I only wish your father could have been
01:09:13Here with us
01:09:15It was his most beloved Christmas carol
01:09:18Mine too
01:09:21It so thoroughly captures the spirit
01:09:23Of the first nativity
01:09:26The joy of all present at the coming
01:09:28Of Jesus the Christ
01:09:32What a sight to behold
01:09:35You speak with a real joy for it yourself, Harry
01:09:38It's almost like he lived it
01:09:44The nativity was like nothing before
01:09:48Or since
01:09:52The bright star blazed in the night sky
01:09:54Over Bethlehem
01:09:56The town of David
01:09:59Marking the side of the miraculous virgin birth
01:10:03And though seen by all
01:10:06Its meaning was veiled
01:10:08Its purpose uncertain
01:10:13Thus the nativity was as yet unknown
01:10:16To the local inhabitants
01:10:17But the Lord of hosts sent forth one of his charges
01:10:21To declare the joyous news
01:10:24So brilliant was the burst of the Almighty's reflected glory
01:10:28That it terrified shepherds watching their flocks nearby
01:10:32The angel of the Lord, however
01:10:34Spoke words of comfort to reassure them
01:10:38Fear not
01:10:39For behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy
01:10:43Which shall be to all people
01:10:46For unto you is born this day in the city of David
01:10:49A Savior
01:10:50Which is Christ the Lord
01:10:53And this shall be a sign unto you
01:10:55Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes
01:11:00Lying in a manger
01:11:02Suddenly a great multitude of the heavenly hosts joined him
01:11:06And they praised the Mighty One saying
01:11:08Glory to God in the highest
01:11:11And on earth peace
01:11:12And on earth peace
01:11:13Good will toward men
01:11:16When the angels had departed
01:11:18Returning to heaven
01:11:19The shepherds entered Bethlehem with due haste
01:11:23To behold what had come to pass
01:11:31And those shepherds
01:11:33Chosen by God
01:11:36To bear first witness to his gift of salvation
01:11:40Found the babe lying in a manger
01:11:42With Mary and Joseph at his side
01:11:49Shepherds then returned to their fields
01:11:51Praising God for everything they had heard and seen
01:11:56They made known to all they met
01:11:58What was told to them about the child
01:12:01Whose name was called Jesus
01:12:04Just as the angel Gabriel had instructed Mary
01:12:08Before the babe's immaculate conception
01:12:17That was the most wonderful telling
01:12:20Of the nativity story I have ever heard
01:12:22Even more passionate than your singing, Harry
01:12:28Oh, that's dinner
01:12:31Let's get this
01:12:39And here it is, Mom's fabled Christmas ham
01:12:46Fabled?
01:12:47You even know what that means?
01:12:49Yeah, uh, really good
01:12:52At least that's what Dad calls it
01:12:54That's true, I do
01:12:57Okay, thank you, son
01:13:00And, um, I just want to say thank you
01:13:04To the rest of you two
01:13:09I was really dreading today
01:13:13I mean, with Dad last year
01:13:16And James' diagnosis
01:13:19I really just wanted to be left alone
01:13:25And let it pass
01:13:29But now I am so glad that you're all here
01:13:36I mean, it's everyone that we love
01:13:40And everyone that loves me
01:13:41Even though I've been
01:13:43Kind of unlovable lately
01:13:46But you've stuck by me
01:13:52Especially you, honey
01:13:55You've been such a rock through all of this
01:13:59I love you so much
01:14:04And Harry
01:14:07I mean, what a welcome presence
01:14:09You have been in our family today
01:14:12And I know we haven't known each other long
01:14:14But I dare say that
01:14:16None of us will soon forget you
01:14:19Especially Uncle Petey
01:14:21No, not the car!
01:14:23No, no!
01:14:24The car!
01:14:25The car!
01:14:26Hey, you're not gonna get to drive it, kid
01:14:28I'm not even old enough
01:14:32Okay, okay
01:14:33In all seriousness
01:14:38I had given in to my circumstances
01:14:42And you helped open my eyes to that
01:14:49So, um
01:14:51Although there is still uncertainty
01:14:56And I'm bound to have doubts
01:15:00I know that I'm not alone
01:15:04And we're not alone
01:15:07And we are not without hope
01:15:11So, thank you
01:15:15You are welcome
01:15:18And praise God
01:15:20From whom all blessings flow
01:15:22We certainly thank Him for you being here
01:15:25Yes, we do
01:15:27Now, uh
01:15:28What do you say we get at that fabled Christmas, Sam?
01:15:31Alright
01:15:31Okay
01:15:32Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait
01:15:33Shouldn't we thank Him for that as well?
01:15:41Heavenly Father, we thank you for
01:15:43Your many blessings on our lives
01:15:45And thank you for sending your Son
01:15:48On Christmas Day
01:15:49For our salvation
01:15:52Thank you for every family member
01:15:54Here at this table
01:15:56And for the food that has been prepared
01:15:58We love you
01:16:00And we ask this all in Jesus' name
01:16:03Amen
01:16:04Amen
01:16:04Amen
01:16:05Okay
01:16:06Now, for the fabled ham
01:16:08Yes
01:16:08Hand me your plates
01:16:18We'll be praying for James
01:16:20Thank you
01:16:21It was wonderful
01:16:22I'll meet you
01:16:23Thanks for coming
01:16:25Yeah
01:16:25No, man, we're gonna intercept it
01:16:28Sorry
01:16:28I know
01:16:29You guys are jumping right in there
01:16:30So nice to have had you here
01:16:32I'm so glad you came
01:16:33I'm glad we met
01:16:34Really
01:16:35Is that your phone that I hear?
01:16:38Yeah
01:16:38I was calling me at Christmas
01:16:41Excuse me
01:16:42Alright
01:16:43We definitely have to get together outside
01:16:46Grab a cup of coffee
01:16:47You promise?
01:16:48Yeah, you'll get to drive it
01:16:49Only in the driveway
01:16:51And don't tell your mother
01:16:54Right, mother?
01:16:56No
01:16:57I'm kidding, Harry
01:16:57We won't say anything
01:16:58It's fine, you guys are too young to drive it
01:17:01No, nothing
01:17:02Like it never happened
01:17:03Oh, it's just incredible
01:17:05Right
01:17:18I don't know how to say thank you
01:17:20For everything that you've done today
01:17:22There is no need
01:17:24I'm but a servant
01:17:26And I've only done my duty
01:17:28Harry
01:17:29Come in here, quick
01:17:31I better go see what he needs
01:17:36And this starts after the new year
01:17:39And you're sure I've been approved
01:17:42Okay
01:17:45Merry Christmas to you too
01:17:47Okay, bye
01:17:49What happened?
01:17:49Who was that?
01:17:51That was Dr. Eller
01:17:53Calling on Christmas?
01:17:55When did she want?
01:17:57She got me in on a clinical trial
01:17:58For experimental treatment
01:18:00Wait, it's starting January
01:18:02I mean, baby, there's no guarantees
01:18:04I don't know
01:18:05We'll take it
01:18:05We'll take it
01:18:06Take it
01:18:06Oh my gosh, babe
01:18:08Guys, is everything okay?
01:18:10What happened?
01:18:11Oh my gosh
01:18:12That's better than okay
01:18:13It's, um...
01:18:15It's fantastic
01:18:17What is, Mom?
01:18:18What?
01:18:18Oh, sweetheart
01:18:19That was my doctor
01:18:20And, um, it looks like I'm gonna be starting a new treatment
01:18:24Looks hopeful
01:18:26He prayed for that
01:18:27You got it again
01:18:29Thank you
01:18:30You got the answer, didn't you?
01:18:31Oh my gosh
01:18:33Thank you
01:18:34Oh my gosh
01:18:35I mean, we...
01:18:36We knew the doctor told us that a trial was a possibility
01:18:39When she gave us the diagnosis
01:18:41But it seemed like a long shot
01:18:42So...
01:18:43I'm really happy for you guys
01:18:44Thanks, babe
01:18:47Oh my gosh
01:18:48Oh my gosh, you guys
01:18:50I'm so happy
01:18:52Where's Harry?
01:18:54He left
01:18:56Without saying goodbye?
01:18:58Yeah, he said that he needed to go
01:18:59I guess he didn't have time to wait
01:19:01I offered to give him a ride
01:19:02He said he had to go by himself
01:19:03He went out the door and he was gone
01:19:05Just gone into the darkness
01:19:08Just disappeared into the night
01:19:10Mr. A-man right to the end
01:19:13He left this for you
01:19:15But ask that you don't open it until after we leave
01:19:19See what I mean?
01:19:23Merry Christmas!
01:19:27And Happy New Year, right?
01:19:30Hey, we stick together, okay?
01:19:33I support you, you support me
01:19:35We'll be fine
01:19:37No
01:19:38How about I grab the kids
01:19:40And we find out what Harry left you
01:19:42That's right
01:19:43I know
01:19:44I almost forgot
01:19:44Me too
01:19:46That's good
01:19:46Okay
01:19:49Kids, come on
01:19:57Read it out loud
01:19:58Yeah, so we all can hear it
01:20:00Alright, give her a minute
01:20:02Dad
01:20:07Dad
01:20:07Dearest Mary
01:20:08Before you read on
01:20:10First, go to the living room
01:20:12There on the end table
01:20:13You will find a memento
01:20:15Which I have left for you
01:20:19Okay
01:20:20I guess we're going to the living room
01:20:22Yes, we are
01:20:23Okay
01:20:23Perfect
01:20:39It's the picture
01:20:44But it got broken
01:20:47Yeah, we saw it all smashed up
01:20:50The glass
01:20:51The frame
01:20:51Everything
01:20:52The glass doesn't even have a crack
01:20:55Looks perfect
01:20:57It is perfect
01:21:02Hold that
01:21:10I leave you this restored gift
01:21:13As a token
01:21:14Ever to remind you
01:21:16That ours is a mighty God
01:21:17For whom nothing is impossible
01:21:22Including the mending
01:21:23Of the broken hearts
01:21:24Of those suffering
01:21:25From loss and sorrow
01:21:29He who sacrificed his son
01:21:31To save the lost
01:21:32Will never leave
01:21:33Or forsake you
01:21:35So do not cast away
01:21:36Your confidence in him
01:21:38And remember that
01:21:39Though we know not
01:21:41What the future holds
01:21:43We know who holds the future
01:21:45Servant of the almighty herald
01:21:51Let me see that
01:21:52Yeah
01:21:58Hey
01:21:58He spelled his name wrong
01:22:01What do you mean?
01:22:03See
01:22:03That's not the name herald
01:22:06That would be
01:22:07H-A-R-O-L-D
01:22:10Huh
01:22:12What do you know?
01:22:13I don't understand
01:22:14Well Lydia's right
01:22:16This isn't the name herald
01:22:18It's herald
01:22:19As in
01:22:20H-E-R-A-L-D
01:22:23What's that?
01:22:25It was a job in ancient times
01:22:27A herald
01:22:29Was kind of a messenger
01:22:30Yeah
01:22:31And someone who would deliver important news
01:22:34For a high ranking person
01:22:35Like a king
01:22:38Or the king of kings
01:22:41As in
01:22:42A herald angel
01:22:45What are you saying?
01:22:47What are you saying?
01:22:48Here is an angel?
01:22:49Here is an angel?
01:22:50I told you Lydia
01:22:51I told you
01:22:53I knew he wasn't human
01:22:55I just knew it
01:22:56You said it was a dumb idea
01:22:59But now what do you have to say about it?
01:23:01I told her mom
01:23:02I told her dad
01:23:04But she wouldn't listen
01:23:05I can't wait to tell Josh about this
01:23:09Oh man
01:23:10What a day
01:23:11This was the best Christmas ever
01:23:44This was the best Christmas ever
01:23:45ahead how still we see thee lie above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
01:24:05yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light the hopes and fears of all thy years are met in
01:24:27thee tonight
01:24:36how silently how silently the wondrous gift is given so god imparts to human hearts
01:24:54the blessings of his head no ear may hear his coming
01:25:06but in this world of sin
01:25:12where meek souls will receive him still the dear christ enters in
01:25:55o little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie
01:26:08above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
01:26:20yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light
01:26:32the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight
01:26:48you
01:26:51you
01:26:52you
01:26:54you
01:26:58you
01:27:00you
01:27:02you
01:27:02you
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