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The holiday spirit seems distant for the Boyce family until an unexpected visitor and a miracle change everything on Christmas Day.
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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
00:00:31me for the both of you did you get the tickets you know it I bet mom's really gonna like
00:00:43that
00:00:44if she ever comes out yeah I want open presents do we have to wait for her yes we have
00:00:53to wait
00:00:54how about this I'll go check on her all right you guys hang tight we are back Merry Christmas you're
00:01:09gonna come out celebrate the day maybe open a gift or four just not feeling up to it all right
00:01:21come on
00:01:21the kids are waiting you cry start without me okay Mary please come on
00:01:39it's just the anniversary with dad I know hey I understand what you're feeling today but
00:01:47Kate's got up early they're really excited do you James I mean my dad's gone and now you and I
00:01:59aren't even guaranteed another Christmas together and I can't help it and I want to stay in bed okay
00:02:07no don't do this come on you don'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
00:02:54I love you
00:02:55that's good
00:02:57and here's one for you from me
00:03:02mom
00:03:03Merry Christmas
00:03:04hi Merry Christmas
00:03:06Merry Christmas
00:03:06Merry Christmas
00:03:07Mom I love you
00:03:08I love you too Merry Christmas you guys
00:03:12Wow look at all these presents
00:03:15did dad give you the present from Caleb and me
00:03:19he did not
00:03:21is there
00:03:22now I will
00:03:24why don't you open it
00:03:25aw come mom
00:03:29please
00:03:31I mean
00:03:33they asked I answer you know
00:03:35they asked
00:03:35alright
00:03:36wow
00:03:44Oh, look at that.
00:03:45Oh, my gosh.
00:03:47The wedding picture.
00:03:49Guys, thank you.
00:03:50This is so great.
00:03:51It's so perfect.
00:03:53Wow.
00:03:54Look at how beautiful your mother used to be.
00:03:57It's crazy.
00:03:59And she still is.
00:04:01I mean, all these years later.
00:04:02I mean, this is the same person I'm looking at.
00:04:05Yeah, right.
00:04:05You know what?
00:04:06You just should run thin ice games, boys.
00:04:09That's why I like to see a little fire in the belly, huh?
00:04:13Do you like your picture, Mom?
00:04:15We found the old one and got it printed and framed.
00:04:18I love it.
00:04:19I love it so much, you guys.
00:04:22That is so thoughtful.
00:04:25You're the best.
00:04:26Oh, and...
00:04:32This one's for me.
00:04:35I thought we agreed not to get each other gifts.
00:04:37We did.
00:04:38I changed my mind.
00:04:40Open.
00:04:41Such a rebel.
00:04:42I know.
00:04:42Okay.
00:04:44All right.
00:04:53Is this supposed to make me happy?
00:04:57We talked about going on a cruise, so...
00:04:59In a year and a half?
00:05:01Living on faith, baby.
00:05:03Did you not understand the doctor?
00:05:05I did.
00:05:07I just...
00:05:08I thought that this would be a great idea for us.
00:05:10Do you remember what she said?
00:05:13Because I do.
00:05:15Like it was yesterday.
00:05:17With numbers like yours, Mr. Boyce,
00:05:20most patients don't live more than 18 months.
00:05:24So now you have less than a year and a half,
00:05:27and you go and you book a cruise for 18 months from now?
00:05:30Mary, come on.
00:05:32It's Christmas.
00:05:33Let's just...
00:05:34You know what?
00:05:34No, I'm sorry.
00:05:35I just...
00:05:36I need a minute, okay?
00:05:38Hey, hey.
00:05:44Okay, who's next?
00:05:50Kids, we gotta go!
00:05:53Hey, you sure you don't want to come?
00:05:56No, I've still got to get a start on dinner
00:05:59and get myself ready.
00:06:02All that.
00:06:03Oh, you're welcome.
00:06:05Hey, listen, can we talk about this cruise thing?
00:06:08No, it's fine.
00:06:08We'll talk about it later, all right?
00:06:10Okay.
00:06:12You always say that, but we never do.
00:06:20Ooh, wow.
00:06:23You guys look great.
00:06:24You're not coming with us?
00:06:25No, you know, Grandma and your aunt and uncle
00:06:27are all coming over today,
00:06:29so somebody's got to get the house ready.
00:06:31But you never go anymore.
00:06:32Not since Dad's diagnosis.
00:06:36You know what, guys?
00:06:37We don't need to talk about that today, okay?
00:06:39Let's not mention it when the family comes over either,
00:06:42all right?
00:06:42We know.
00:06:43Okay, Mom.
00:06:45Okay, come here.
00:06:46Come on, have fun.
00:06:49Be good.
00:06:50Bye, baby.
00:06:51Love you.
00:06:52Love you.
00:06:53All right.
00:06:54All right.
00:06:55Off we go.
00:06:57Yes, put on those coats.
00:06:58It's cold out.
00:07:15Bye, baby.
00:07:17Bye, baby.
00:07:19Bye-bye.
00:07:28Bye-bye.
00:07:30Bye-bye.
00:07:33Bye-bye.
00:07:43It came upon a midnight cloud
00:07:50That glorious song of old
00:07:57From angels bending near the earth
00:08:03To touch their hearts of gold
00:08:10Peace on earth goodwill to men
00:08:16From heaven's old gracious king
00:08:22The world in solemn stillness lay
00:08:29To hear the angels sing
00:08:50Gloria
00:08:51In excelsis Deo
00:08:58See 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
00:09:25Gloria
00:09:26In excelsis Deo
00:09:32Gloria
00:09:41In excelsis Deo
00:09:52Wow
00:09:53And all God's people said
00:09:56Amen
00:09:58It's Harry
00:09:59You hit that note
00:10:00And it's like
00:10:01You're really saying man
00:10:03You're really saying
00:10:04Here he is dad
00:10:08Merry Christmas
00:10:10I'm James Boyce
00:10:13These are my children
00:10:15Lydia and Caleb
00:10:18Yeah
00:10:19How did you
00:10:21Are you new here
00:10:23I haven't seen you here before
00:10:25I am from out of town
00:10:26Oh
00:10:27You visiting family
00:10:29No
00:10:31He's here on business
00:10:34Over Christmas
00:10:37I was just telling him
00:10:38I was just telling him what a shame it is
00:10:38He doesn't live here
00:10:39We would love for him to join our worship team
00:10:42Yeah
00:10:43You really can sing
00:10:45You professional singer or something
00:10:47No
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
00:10:57It'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
00:11:05Harry
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
00:11:17Definitely not
00:11:19You're more than welcome to join us
00:11:21We're having extended family over
00:11:23But I'm sure we can find room for one more
00:11:53In the fields where they lay keeping their sheep
00:12:01On a cold winter's night
00:12:07That was so deep
00:12:11The first Noel
00:12:17The angel did say
00:12:22Was too certain
00:12:26For shepherds
00:12:29In fields as they lay
00:12:33Noel
00:12:36Noel
00:12:42Noel
00:12:43Noel
00:12:44Noel
00:12:46Born is the
00:12:49Good morning
00:12:50You're listening to Radio Joy
00:12:51And we'd like to wish you a Merry Merry Christmas
00:12:54Can you imagine what it must seem like
00:12:56For those 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
00:13:06With some good news
00:13:10Hey mom
00:13:12Hey guys
00:13:14How was it?
00:13:16How was it?
00:13:16It was nice
00:13:16Yeah?
00:13:17Listen I had a little bit of an accident
00:13:22Hey baby
00:13:25Oh this is Harry we've been at church
00:13:28Hey
00:13:30You are Mary Boyce
00:13:33Yep
00:13:33It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance
00:13:37And he can really sing
00:13:40Wow
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
00:13:47Um that's great
00:13:48Listen kids why don't you guys take Harry and show him
00:13:53The Christmas tree we decorated?
00:13:55Yes baby that's a great idea
00:13:57Show him the Christmas tree okay
00:13:58And you guys take Snowy out with you too
00:14:00She hasn't been out in a while
00:14:01Come on Harry
00:14:02It's a real live tree
00:14:04That's still growing
00:14:09Nice to meet you
00:14:11Merry Boyce
00:14:13You too
00:14:19What?
00:14:20You know how stressed I am
00:14:22Are you kidding?
00:14:23Like springing the sky on me at the last minute
00:14:25And look how I'm dressed James
00:14:27I thought you'd be ready by now
00:14:29You didn't call
00:14:30You didn't text
00:14:31I mean
00:14:31I didn't think about it
00:14:33I'm sorry
00:14:33What do you want me to do?
00:14:35I mean the man's gonna be alone on Christmas
00:14:37You want him hanging out in a hotel
00:14:39While we enjoy Christmas dinner?
00:14:41Besides aren't we
00:14:42Supposed to show hospitality to strangers?
00:14:45Remember that?
00:14:46Huh?
00:14:47Hey if I get him to sing for you
00:14:50You're gonna be amazed
00:14:51I mean the man has an incredible voice
00:14:53He can belt a tin
00:14:55Oh wow
00:14:56I expect a concert later
00:14:57Okay
00:15:02What 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?
00:15:12The 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?
00:15:26An Abbey's Fraseri
00:15:27Or 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 Frasier fir
00:15:35The other the Tsurutsuga Mensesii
00:15:38Also known as the Douglas fir
00:15:39Our grandfather knew those names for plants
00:15:42Yes your grandfather was a very smart man
00:15:47Did you know him?
00:15:53Mom!
00:15:54Dad!
00:15:54Harry knows the funny names of plants just like grandpa and
00:16:00Your present
00:16:02Oh no
00:16:03I know I know
00:16:04I'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
00:16:18Or fix that one
00:16:21I don't think this can be fixed Harry
00:16:23It's okay we'll get it replaced next week
00:16:26Okay?
00:16:27Okay kids the family is going to 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
00:16:40Go on
00:16:48So Harry
00:16:49Tell me about yourself
00:16:51You're from out of town right?
00:16:54Yes
00:16:55I have been sent
00:16:56I'm sorry could you hand me the mustard that's right behind you on the counter?
00:17:04Thank you
00:17:06So James tells me you're a singer
00:17:10No
00:17:11I am not
00:17:12Oh you must have misunderstood
00:17:16I do sing
00:17:17But that is not my primary
00:17:20That must be my mother
00:17:22Um
00:17:24Yeah
00:17:25Would you mind letting her in?
00:17:27Is that okay?
00:17:28Thank you
00:17:29Oh and she's a little bit formal
00:17:31So if you want to just call her Mrs. Ross
00:17:37Yes
00:17:38Mrs. Ross
00:17:38Yes 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
00:17:47You are 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
00:17:57Not 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
00:18:12Lobularia 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?
00:18:22Hmm
00:18:24Merry Christmas
00:18:30You look like you've seen a ghost I said Merry Christmas
00:18:35Merry Christmas
00:18:37Merry Christmas
00:18:38Merry Christmas
00:18:40Merry Christmas Lydia and Caleb
00:18:42Merry Christmas
00:18:43Got a little something here for you
00:18:46Oh that's really nice
00:18:48Thank you grandma
00:18:49Merry Christmas
00:18:51Merry 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
00:19:14But it's just that he's
00:19:16Gone to be with the Lord
00:19:18Indeed
00:19:19Thank you
00:19:20Well Harry's exactly right
00:19:23He's gone to be with the Lord
00:19:24And until we join him
00:19:26We 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
00:19:51It would appear that the meal is progressing nicely
00:19:54Yeah
00:19:56Uh huh yeah
00:19:57Well now if you'll excuse me for a moment
00:19:59Harry 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 Preserian
00:20:10Yes
00:20:11Come on kids show grandma your masterpiece
00:20:13Go on
00:20:17Oh and do let me know when Martha and Peter arrive okay?
00:20:20Sure will do
00:20:22Yep
00:20:26Okay what was that?
00:20:28No idea
00:20:31Call me Helen
00:20:33You've been her son in love for 15 years
00:20:34You still call her Mrs. Ross
00:20:35Yeah I know
00:20:36Who is this guy?
00:20:38I told you he's from out of town
00:20:39He's on business
00:20:42So is he a botanist or is he a singer though?
00:20:45Both
00:20:47Charmer clearly
00:20:48I mean
00:20:50It's so bizarre
00:20:51Alright that's Martha I'm going to 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
00:21:02Here you go
00:21:04Wow Martha that's beautiful
00:21:05Made it myself to match my tree
00:21:07I mean your tree
00:21:08Right of course
00:21:10Well you are my favorite interior designer
00:21:11I better be
00:21:14Feel good to see you you look good
00:21:16Nice to see you
00:21:17Thanks
00:21:17Belgian 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
00:21:27You know what I'm sorry about that I've just been busy
00:21:30And where exactly is the explosion of Christmas that usually covers the boys home and you hardly have any outside
00:21:35I just I really I haven't had time to finish all the decorating so I actually thought that we could
00:21:41do it today
00:21:41You know together start a new family tradition
00:21:45Will you grab the door?
00:21:47Sure
00:21:47Sure
00:21:51What are all these boxes?
00:21:54Hey hey
00:21:54Merry Christmas
00:21:55Merry Christmas welcome
00:21:57Oh it smells so good in here
00:21:58Oh wow
00:21:59Hey where's mom?
00:22:00Come on
00:22:01Yeah she's in the backyard with the kids and Harry
00:22:04Harry?
00:22:05Oh yeah he's just someone from church who needed a place to go on Christmas
00:22:09Ah ah ah ah ah ah shh
00:22:11I was just testing it out
00:22:12No no no no no go go get Josh the kids are out back because I had my mom you
00:22:15can meet this guest we have
00:22:19So is Harry a friend from church?
00:22:23Not a friend just met him today but he has a voice like Pavarotti and 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 uh 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 will you help me with it please?
00:22:43Yeah yeah sure
00:22:44Thank you
00:22:45Um you know I'll help her
00:22:47James can you just go make sure that Bill took the chocolate out to my mom?
00:22:50Yeah no he did I saw her
00:22:52Yeah can you just check please?
00:22:55Yes
00:22:55Thank you James
00:22:58Okay
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?
00:23:13You don't miss church
00:23:14That was one time okay? Let it go
00:23:16Yeah and um
00:23:18You also
00:23:19Don't forget to call me back
00:23:21You don't miss our lunch dates and you certainly don't miss brunch with mom
00:23:25Things come up from time to time okay? Let 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 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
00:24:04Uh grateful as I am you don't know the first thing about Belgium chocolate
00:24:08In 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
00:24:33Neuhaus not this
00:24:35Well it's the thought that counts right?
00:24:38Yes
00:24:39Yes it is
00:24:41I'm still gonna eat them
00:24:45So between Lydia's exams and the science project
00:24:50And 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
00:25:15Yeah
00:25:18Plus Petey is coming today and you know how he winds me up
00:25:21Be nice please
00:25:24Sorry it's just
00:25:26Still living off mom
00:25:27I mean come on Lydia's more mature than that
00:25:31Well he is our brother
00:25:33And we love him
00:25:35So in the spirit of the day let's just
00:25:38Try to extend grace
00:25:40I will do my best
00:25:42He has a new girlfriend
00:25:43You 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
00:25:57It's okay we'll just set another place
00:25:58Okay
00:25:59And? He says that she's nothing like the other ones
00:26:02Oh, so she can read
00:26:05What? I'm just saying
00:26:07I can't say that
00:26:07Oh come on though that last one
00:26:09I cannot be nice
00:26:12And once Uncle Petey gets here
00:26:14We'll head out for the field
00:26:16He's really good
00:26:17Speedy Petey, that's what they called him in high school
00:26:21He was an all state wide receiver
00:26:23Where?
00:26:24How about you?
00:26:25What position do you play?
00:26:30Here we are
00:26:31You have all the gifts right?
00:26:33Yeah
00:26:33Alright
00:26:34So Mrs. Ross is your mom
00:26:35And Mary and Martha
00:26:37Just like in the Bible
00:26:38Are 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?
00:26:50Yes
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
00:27:21That must be Peter
00:27:23And the girlfriend?
00:27:25Last to arrive as usual
00:27:26Shall 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
00:27:41Hi
00:27:43This is Gabby
00:27:44Gabby my sisters Mary
00:27:45The lady of the house
00:27:46And Martha
00:27:47Hi
00:27:48Hi
00:27:48It's a lovely to meet you both
00:27:49These are for you
00:27:50Oh my goodness
00:27:51That's so nice
00:27:52You don't have to do that
00:27:53Thank you
00:27:53Yeah
00:27:54Peter's told me so much about you
00:27:56And it's so thoughtful
00:27:57For you to let me share Christmas dinner with your family
00:28:00Oh gosh
00:28:01It's our pleasure
00:28:02We are so happy to have you
00:28:03Come on in
00:28:05Come on in
00:28:05Get out of the cold
00:28:06Oh my goodness
00:28:07It's so cute
00:28:13Mom
00:28:14This 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
00:28:25Oh
00:28:27Merry Christmas mom
00:28:28Oh Merry Christmas to you both
00:28:30Where are the guys?
00:28:32Oh everyone's out back
00:28:32Oh come on Gabby let's go say hey
00:28:34Sure
00:28:35Yep
00:28:38It's so sweet of her to bring us something
00:28:40Absolutely
00:28:41Okay
00:28:41You got your forefinger right here lined up on laces
00:28:45Yep
00:28:45Behind the ear here
00:28:46Sit back and then
00:28:49Uncle Bobby
00:28:50Hey Lydia
00:28:51Guys Gabby
00:28:52My niece Lydia
00:28:53Nephews Caleb
00:28:54And 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
00:29:05Maybe I'll let you take it for a spin
00:29:07Your car?
00:29:09You'll let me drive it
00:29:10If you speak Spanish with Gabby
00:29:13She teaches it in school
00:29:14And 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
00:29:26Hey
00:29:27Hey
00:29:27This is Gabby
00:29:32Hi
00:29:33Nice to meet you
00:29:34Tu nombre debe ser Gabriela
00:29:36Si señor
00:29:37Me llamo por mi abuela
00:29:39Un hermoso nombre
00:29:41Se deriva de Gabriel
00:29:43El Angel de la Anunciacion
00:29:46Significa que Dios es grandioso
00:29:48En la Biblia Gabriel le dijo a la Virgen Maria
00:29:52Que estarÃa embarazada
00:29:53De hecho
00:29:54El Todopoderoso le envÃo a Gabriel
00:29:57Para anunciar el nacimiento
00:29:59De Jesús el Salvador
00:30:02La Navidad que los creyentes de todo el mundo y cielo celebran hoy
00:30:08Warmest greetings Peter
00:30:09Wow
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
00:30:26No kidding
00:30:28Hey
00:30:29Guys
00:30:29Come on inside
00:30:31We're gonna decorate the house
00:30:32Aww
00:30:33Mom
00:30:34Not 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
00:30:41And then you can play football
00:30:43You're kidding right?
00:30:45Petey
00:30:45Hey hey hey
00:30:46I got this
00:30:47Hey um
00:30:48Petey you play nice
00:30:49And I will let you and Gabby hang the mistletoe
00:30:52Alright kid
00:30:52You heard your mother
00:30:53First we decorate the house
00:30:54Then we play football
00:30:57All right
00:31:02Let's see
00:31:03Let's see
00:31:03Look at this
00:31:04Oh
00:31:05Pretty
00:31:06Yeah
00:31:08Very cool
00:31:10Deck the halls with vows of holly
00:31:14Fa la la la la la la la la la la la la
00:31:18Tis the season to be jolly
00:31:21Fa la la la la la la la la la la la la
00:31:24Dawn we now our gay apparel
00:31:28Fa la la la la la la la la la
00:31:32Troll the ancient yuletide carol
00:31:36Fa la la la la la la la la la la la
00:31:41There he is
00:31:43There he is
00:31:43There he is
00:31:44There he is
00:31:44There he is
00:31:50Don't
00:31:50Don't do it again
00:31:52Yes
00:31:53See the pleasing yul before us
00:31:57Fa la la 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 la
00:32:08Follow me in merry measure
00:32:12Fa la la la la la la la la la la
00:32:15While I tell the sky better
00:32:17Perfect
00:32:17Just one thing
00:32:19Just one thing
00:32:20La la la la la la la la la la la
00:32:22Oh yes
00:32:23Yes
00:32:23Ok, it does look better
00:32:25...
00:32:26...
00:32:26...
00:32:38Now
00:32:38It's time for the annual confirmation ball
00:32:41Ok
00:32:41Heyo
00:32:41Oh
00:32:42So in other words, while we're here working
00:32:43You'll be out relaxing
00:32:44Relaxing is football and you don't know it
00:32:46Oh, ok, if you'd 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.
00:32:57I mean, it does sound like a guy thing.
00:33:00Want the 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.
00:33:09Peter.
00:33:10Goodbye.
00:33:12Hey, be nice to Gabby while we're gone. I told her what a sweetheart you were.
00:33:15I love you. Come on.
00:33:19Okay.
00:33:20Yeah.
00:33:21Okay.
00:33:22I'm just gonna throw that one away.
00:33:22Yeah, thank you. This is disgusting.
00:33:30Gearing 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. Here you go, Harry.
00:33:45You still got it though, right?
00:33:47No. Fastest 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. I'll run it down.
00:34:03Fastest man in the field, remember?
00:34:04All right.
00:34:04Well, maybe a little warm up first, huh?
00:34:07Come on.
00:34:08We're too young for that, right boys?
00:34:09Yeah.
00:34:09Yeah, Dad.
00:34:10Okay. Whatever.
00:34:12So, remember, you grab the ball like this.
00:34:14Fingers on the laces.
00:34:15Bring it back.
00:34:16Throw.
00:34:17I'll snap it to you.
00:34:18After this play, it'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.
00:34:34All right.
00:34:35See what you got, huh, Harry?
00:34:36All right. So, Harry, when you're ready, just yell hike.
00:34:39And Bill's just gonna...
00:34:40Oh.
00:34:40Ah!
00:34:42Bill, you okay?
00:34:44Oh!
00:34:46Oh!
00:34:46Oh, my back!
00:34:47Throw when it gets to Caleb.
00:34:51Oh, no.
00:34:52That's the car.
00:34:52That's the car.
00:34:53Come on.
00:34:54Not the car!
00:34:57Come on.
00:34:57Not the car!
00:34:58Oh!
00:34:59Oh!
00:35:00Come on!
00:35:01What happened?
00:35:01No, easy.
00:35:02Easy.
00:35:03Wow.
00:35:04I'm on Harry's team.
00:35:06Me too.
00:35:08Okay, ladies.
00:35:10Ten minute break.
00:35:11Cream and sugar, Gabby?
00:35:12No.
00:35:12No.
00:35:13I take mine block.
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, uh, he...
00:35:28He died last Christmas.
00:35:30Peter told me.
00:35:31I'm so sorry.
00:35:33Oh, thank you.
00:35:34It's been hard on us all, but...
00:35:36Especially now.
00:35:37Right, girls?
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, I'm sorry.
00:35:46Can 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.
00:36:13I'm sorry.
00:36:14I'm so sorry.
00:36:15I'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.
00:36:36Perhaps 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 put in his eyes.
00:37:06He's also irresponsible.
00:37:10Lazy.
00:37:11Mary, 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.
00:37:53Every Sunday.
00:37:55For a month.
00:37:58Good Lord in Heaven, thank you!
00:38:02You scared me.
00:38:03Oh my goodness.
00:38:05Sorry.
00:38:06That was extreme.
00:38:07That was divine inspiration.
00:38:09Okay, if you say so.
00:38:11Check it out at me.
00:38:12Oh goodness.
00:38:13We'll get some ice on it.
00:38:14Don't tell him I was a superstar.
00:38:16I will.
00:38:18I'll drive, obviously.
00:38:20Greatest man on the field.
00:38:22Okay, try it again.
00:38:26Put your tongue right here.
00:38:29Brrrrr.
00:38:30Okay.
00:38:32Brrrrr.
00:38:33Brrrrr.
00:38:33Oh my gosh!
00:38:34You got it!
00:38:35Nice!
00:38:36Alright, now say burro.
00:38:38Burro.
00:38:39Perfect!
00:38:41Alright, how about carro?
00:38:44Carro.
00:38:45Amazing!
00:38:46Alright, now this is a hard one.
00:38:48Ready?
00:38:50Ferrocarril.
00:38:51Ferrocarril.
00:38:52Perfect!
00:38:53You're natural!
00:38:55Oh!
00:38:56That was so good!
00:38:58Wow, Lydia sounds so authentic.
00:39:00How about, like, perro?
00:39:02Perro.
00:39:03Perfect.
00:39:04Gabby'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.
00:39:22She'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...
00:39:48I don't know what is with you lately, but...
00:39:51I 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, I 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...
00:40:53I just wanted to have it with me today.
00:41:04I really miss him too.
00:41:11Do you ever feel...
00:41:14Angry?
00:41:18No.
00:41:21Sad and lonely.
00:41:25But not angry.
00:41:28It's a part of life.
00:41:34Right, but he...
00:41:36He was so full of life.
00:41:40Ours is not to reason why, but to accept and trust.
00:41:49Dad used to say that.
00:41:53Yes, he did.
00:41:55And he was right.
00:41:59It was just your father's time, hon.
00:42:04Oh, I'm grateful for the 35 wonderful years the Lord gave us.
00:42:10We raised you, Martha and Peter, and 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, tough guy.
00:42:31Joshie, Caleb, shut the door, please.
00:42:32Go in, guys.
00:42:34It's okay.
00:42:35It's okay.
00:42:35Just take him to the living room.
00:42:37Excuse us, ladies.
00:42:39You should have seen me after there.
00:42:40I'll start in the eye.
00:42:41Yeah, I doubt that.
00:42:42All right, so what do we think?
00:42:43Sit or lie down?
00:42:44What do you think?
00:42:44Sit.
00:42:44Lie down, lie down.
00:42:46Oh, Bill threw his back out.
00:42:48It's okay, it's okay.
00:42:48Just be careful.
00:42:50Good.
00:42:51Ow, ow!
00:42:52Can't sit.
00:42:52I told you, you need to lay down.
00:42:56Go ahead.
00:42:59What are you doing?
00:43:00What...
00:43:01Harry.
00:43:02Oh, I don't...
00:43:03I don't know.
00:43:03No, no, no, no.
00:43:04Please, 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.
00:43:28Now 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?
00:43:37Well...
00:43:38What is wrong with you?
00:43:39Do 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 and light it.
00:43:58Okay?
00:43:59Let's go.
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, he's got a green thumb, an NFL pro, a healer, and wait, last but not least, master
00:44:54of the flame.
00:44:57Whatever.
00:45:06Well done, Peter.
00:45:09Well done.
00:45:11Well 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?
00:45:45Because 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'm just, things 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.
00:46:13Yeah, 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?
00:46:28Skat!
00:46:29Snowy!
00:46:32You hit it, or I win again!
00:46:38Yes!
00:46:39Not this time, little brother.
00:46:42Nice 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.
00:46:54What are you talking about?
00:46:56No, seriously, he could.
00:46:58You should have seen him at the football field.
00:47:00He's not normal.
00:47:02I mean, we're talking superhuman strength.
00:47:08Really? Right, Josh?
00:47:10Definitely not a regular guy.
00:47:12Or how about the way he sang in church, Lydia?
00:47:15Huh?
00:47:15Dad said like perivadi.
00:47:19Pavarotti, genius.
00:47:21Whatever.
00:47:22I never heard anybody sing like that.
00:47:25Or how about the way he spoke Spanish to Gabby and fixed Uncle Bill's back?
00:47:30And the plants.
00:47:32Don't forget the plants.
00:47:33He knows them better than Grandpa and-
00:47:35Okay, okay.
00:47:37I get it.
00:47:38He's talented.
00:47:39And I'll give it to you.
00:47:40I've never met anybody quite like him.
00:47:43You know what I think?
00:47:44I 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.
00:47:59You're first, alien hunter.
00:48:02Tee it up.
00:48:04So, Peter.
00:48:05You consider yourself to be agnostic.
00:48:09Yeah, I guess.
00:48:12I've enjoyed going to church with Gabby.
00:48:15The sermon's got me thinking.
00:48:16That's good to hear, Petey.
00:48:19Not saying I believe yet or anything.
00:48:21But 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.
00:48:36No, I was going to say that.
00:48:39Really.
00:48:40I...
00:48:41I was.
00:48:44The Lord is loving and merciful, Peter.
00:48:48Reach out to him.
00:48:49He 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.
00:48:58Were you not, however, the agent of your own suffering?
00:49:02Meaning I did to myself?
00:49:06Yeah, okay.
00:49:07A lot of it true enough, it's on me.
00:49:08But what about Gabby?
00:49:11Her 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.
00:49:24No, we can't see the whole picture.
00:49:26Nobody can, but James...
00:49:28God 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.
00:49:43And 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, I 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 and 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, whether things turn out like they did for Bill or like they did for
00:50:40Gabby with her parents, good or bad, you trust God or you don't.
00:50:47And do you?
00:50:51The Lord is my shepherd.
00:50:53I shall not be in want.
00:50:55He makes me lie down in green pastures.
00:50:58In green pastures.
00:50:59He leads me besides quiet waters.
00:51:01He restores my soul.
00:51:04He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
00:51:08From King David.
00:51:10When God considered a man under his own heart.
00:51:14Despite his fears, doubts, and failings.
00:51:28Oh, holy night, the stars are brightly shining.
00:51:37It is the night of our dear Savior's birth.
00:51:46Long lay the world in sin and error pining till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.
00:52:04A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices.
00:52:13For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
00:52:20Fall on your knees.
00:52:28Oh, hear the angel voices.
00:52:35Fall on your knees.
00:52:37O night divine.
00:52:43O night divine.
00:52:45O night when Christ was born.
00:52:52O night when Christ was born.
00:52:54O night when Christ was born.
00:53:03Thank you very much.
00:53:05Yes, silverware needs to be put out. Thank you, Gabby.
00:53:07Thanks, guys.
00:53:09Where's Petey?
00:53:11I don't know.
00:53:11You should be helping.
00:53:12Outside, maybe?
00:53:14It's not surprising, I guess.
00:53:17Hey, nice of you to join us, Pete.
00:53:20Your guest, Gabby, is out there helping with everyone else.
00:53:24Everyone except you, as usual.
00:53:26Mary, please.
00:53:27Yeah, 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.
00:53:37Mind your own business.
00:53:38Okay, well, she'll see through it eventually
00:53:39and leave like all the others.
00:53:42It's uncalled for.
00:53:44No, no, no, it's okay.
00:53:45Wow, Mayor, real Christian of you.
00:53:47I'm sorry, is that the atheist questioning my faith?
00:53:50Yeah, that's right.
00:53:51Why don't you try extending the love and grace
00:53:53our 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.
00:54:04I love you, Mary, but you haven't...
00:54:06You haven't been yourself these past couple 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.
00:54:16Fair as the woe is me routine.
00:54:17You know what? Stop it, okay?
00:54:18Oh, poor Mary.
00:54:20My 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, what is it?
00:54:32Salt and light, more like vinegar and darkness.
00:54:34You want the truth?
00:54:35Yeah!
00:54:36You want the truth?
00:54:36Yes!
00:54:37James is dying!
00:54:40What?
00:54:40No.
00:54:41What?
00:54:50Good morning, Mrs. Boyce, Mr. Boyce.
00:54:53Thank you for coming in.
00:54:54Good morning.
00:54:55Hi.
00:54:56I 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.
00:55:14Uh, okay.
00:55:18Now, 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?
00:55:31Hey, Mary, let her finish.
00:55:34Well, while every case is different, with 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.
00:56:03The 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.
00:56:18Hey, let's let her go.
00:56:19No!
00:56:19No!
00:56:21I am gonna be a widow!
00:56:23I'm gonna be a widow with three children!
00:56:26Do you know how that feels?
00:56:28Do you?
00:56:30Three?
00:56:30Three?
00:56:38I'm pregnant.
00:56:43And our kid may never really get to know their father.
00:56:49Okay?
00:56:49So, please forgive me if I have been less than charming lately.
00:56:59Mom, Mom, wait!
00:57:02Great.
00:57:03Way to go, Peter.
00:57:04I didn't know!
00:57:25Why didn't you tell me?
00:57:27I know.
00:57:32I just need a minute.
00:57:34Come 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, this 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.
00:58:26Now's just really not a great time, okay?
00:58:28I just, I just want to be alone.
00:58:30Okay?
00:58:31Mary, I have been sent to strengthen you.
00:58:34In your season of doubt.
00:58:37What?
00:58:38So, I mean, just a minute ago you were setting my dining room table and now you're, what, you're a
00:58:45counselor?
00:58:47Your request?
00:58:49May this very morning.
00:58:55Yeah, I'd settle for just one with some good news.
00:58:59Okay, so, um, so you're here to give me good news.
00:59:06What, is James gonna be healed?
00:59:09This I do not know.
00:59:12The Lord alone knows his fate.
00:59:19Mary.
00:59:23Do not lose hope.
00:59:27Hope.
00:59:30Hope.
00:59:31Hope 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.
00:59:44His love steadfast.
00:59:48Remember what he did on this day, all those years ago, by sending the Savior to rescue man from the
00:59:55dominion 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 that's also the past.
01:00:17And the future is what...
01:00:19What?
01:00:21Neither you nor I know 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 on your own understanding.
01:00:39Mary?
01:00:49Mary?
01:00:50Honey?
01:00:51Mary?
01:00:51Oh my gosh, you guys!
01:00:53It's freezing!
01:00:53I want to tell you how much I love you.
01:00:55Honey!
01:00:57I want to tell you how much I love you.
01:01:00We're going to be with you every step of the way.
01:01:02Yes, I love you so much.
01:01:04Yes, praying for James, you and the children.
01:01:06Anything that you need, anything.
01:01:08We're here.
01:01:09I know, I know.
01:01:10I'm so sorry, you guys.
01:01:12I'm so sorry.
01:01:12I should have told you guys so long ago.
01:01:15Oh no, it can take time before you're able to talk about something like this.
01:01:19Honey?
01:01:19I know, I know.
01:01:20But I've just, I've been so distant and so unpleasant.
01:01:25Oh my gosh.
01:01:26It's okay.
01:01:27It's okay.
01:01:28That's in the past.
01:01:29It's in the past.
01:01:31Not yet.
01:01:36I had no idea.
01:01:38Like none.
01:01:39Did you guys know?
01:01:41I can't imagine what she must be going through.
01:01:43Okay.
01:01:44You good?
01:01:46I love you.
01:01:48Don't go.
01:01:49Grab your mother.
01:01:50Bring her in here.
01:01:51Otherwise, we're going to cap off this unforgettable day by burning that ham to a crisp.
01:01:57Okay?
01:01:57Go on.
01:02:02Oh my gosh, my babies.
01:02:05Oh, I love you guys so much.
01:02:08I love you, Mom.
01:02:09Me too.
01:02:10Oh, and listen guys, I am so sorry.
01:02:14I've just, I have behaved so badly and I also should have told you about your little brother or sister.
01:02:23I don't know.
01:02:24But we're going to be okay, right?
01:02:26We're good?
01:02:27Yeah?
01:02:28Okay.
01:02:28Come here.
01:02:29Oh, I love you.
01:02:32Okay.
01:02:35Mary, I just want you to know.
01:02:37No, Peter, please.
01:02:38Let me.
01:02:38Okay?
01:02:42I apologize for how I treated you.
01:02:46Okay?
01:02:46Okay.
01:02:47And, and you're right.
01:02:50There is no excuse.
01:02:54And I, I just really want to start over.
01:02:59All right?
01:02:59I just know more of this, like, sniping and criticism between us.
01:03:04I mean, I mean, you're my baby brother.
01:03:06I love you.
01:03:08Me too.
01:03:10Oh, and you going to church is a real answer to prayer.
01:03:14Thank you, sis.
01:03:15Thank God.
01:03:17And Gabby.
01:03:18Oh, yeah.
01:03:19Absolutely.
01:03:25Hey, you.
01:03:26Hey.
01:03:29Gosh, I, I must have been terrible to live with these last couple.
01:03:34months.
01:03:35Oh, I know.
01:03:36And, and I've just, I've not been a good wife to you.
01:03:39And, and I've been a good mom to our kids.
01:03:42Hey, come on.
01:03:42You are the best wife a guy could ask for.
01:03:47And a wonderful mother to all three of our kids, which is, wow.
01:03:54Yeah.
01:03:55That's great.
01:03:57Wild and exciting.
01:04:00And yes.
01:04:02Yes, what?
01:04:04I forgive you for being terrible the past couple 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.
01:04:29Come 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.
01:04:47Oh, 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.
01:05:12Very good.
01:05:13How about joy to the world?
01:05:15Yeah, yeah.
01:05:17We have a joy to the world.
01:05:20The 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.
01:05:48Whoo!
01:05:50Whoo!
01:05:51Merry Christmas, you guys.
01:05:54Merry Christmas!
01:05:55That was lovely.
01:05:56Wasn't it?
01:05:57I remember how much your father loved caroling.
01:05:59Oh, 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.
01:06:47Peace on earth and mercy mild.
01:06:52God 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.
01:07:25Christ by highest heaven adored.
01:07:30Christ the everlasting Lord.
01:07:35Late in time behold him come.
01:07:39Offspring of the virgin's womb.
01:07:44Veiled in flesh the Godhead see.
01:07:49Hail the incarnate Deity.
01:07:54Pleased as men with men to dwell.
01:07:58Jesus our Emmanuel.
01:08:01Jesus our Emmanuel.
01:08:03Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
01:08:08Glory to the newborn King.
01:08:12Hail the head-born Prince of Peace.
01:08:18Hail the Son of Righteousness.
01:08:22Light and life to all he brings.
01:08:27Risen with healing in his wings.
01:08:31Mild he lay his glory by.
01:08:36Born that man no more may die.
01:08:41Born to raise the sons of earth.
01:08:45Born to give them second birth.
01:08:50Hark the herald angels sing.
01:08:55Glory to the newborn King.
01:09:02Told you he can sing.
01:09:05Wow.
01:09:06That was something else.
01:09:09Magnificent.
01:09:11I only wish your father could have been here with us.
01:09:15It was his most beloved Christmas carol.
01:09:18Mine too.
01:09:21It so thoroughly captures the spirit of the first nativity.
01:09:26The joy of all present at the coming of Jesus the Christ.
01:09:32What a sight to behold.
01:09:35You speak with a real joy for it yourself, Harry.
01:09:39It's almost like he lived it.
01:09:44The nativity was like nothing before.
01:09:47Or since.
01:09:51The bright star blazed in the night sky over Bethlehem.
01:09:56The town of David.
01:09:59Marking the site of the miraculous virgin birth.
01:10:03And though seen by all.
01:10:06Its meaning was veiled.
01:10:09Its purpose uncertain.
01:10:13Thus, the nativity was as yet unknown to the local inhabitants.
01:10:18But the Lord of hosts sent forth one of his charges to declare the joyous news.
01:10:24So brilliant was the burst of the Almighty's reflected glory that it terrified shepherds watching their flocks nearby.
01:10:32The angel of the Lord, however, spoke words of comfort to reassure them.
01:10:38Fear not.
01:10:39Fear not.
01:10:39For behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
01:10:46For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
01:10:53And this shall be a sign unto you.
01:10:56Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
01:11:02Suddenly, a great multitude of the heavenly host joined him.
01:11:06And they praised the Mighty One, saying,
01:11:09Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
01:11:16When the angels had departed, returning to heaven,
01:11:20the shepherds entered Bethlehem with due haste to behold what had come to pass.
01:11:31And those shepherds, chosen by God to bear first witness to his gift of salvation,
01:11:40found the babe lying in a manger with Mary and Joseph at his side.
01:11:50Shepherds then returned to their fields praising God for everything they had heard and seen.
01:11:56They made known to all they met what was told to them about the child,
01:12:01whose name was called Jesus.
01:12:04Just as the angel Gabriel had instructed Mary before the babe's immaculate conception.
01:12:17That was the most wonderful telling of the Nativity story I have ever heard.
01:12:23Even more passionate than your singing, Harry.
01:12:28Oh! That's dinner!
01:12:31Oh!
01:12:31Hey! Let's get this!
01:12:33Yes!
01:12:33I'll give it to you for you.
01:12:34Oh.
01:12:36Okay.
01:12:40And 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.
01:12:55That's true. I do.
01:12:57Okay. Thank you, son.
01:13:00And, um, I just want to say thank you to the rest of you two.
01:13:09I was really dreading today.
01:13:13I mean, with, with Dad last year and, and James' diagnosis, I, I really just wanted to be left alone
01:13:25and let it pass.
01:13:26Thanks.
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, even though I've been kind 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.
01:14:01Alright, baby.
01:14:04And Harry!
01:14:07I mean, what a welcome presence you have been in our family today.
01:14:12And I know we haven't known each other long, but I dare say that none of us will soon forget
01:14:17you.
01:14:19Especially Uncle Petey.
01:14:21No! Not the car! No! No! The car! The car!
01:14:26Hey, you're not going to get to drive it, kid.
01:14:28I'm not even old enough.
01:14:32Okay, okay.
01:14:34In 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...
01:14:50Although 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 are not alone.
01:15:07And we are not alone.
01:15:08And we are not without hope.
01:15:11So, thank you.
01:15:15You are welcome.
01:15:18And praise God,
01:15:19from 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?
01:15:30Alright.
01:15:32Wait, wait, wait, wait!
01:15:33Shouldn't we thank Him for that as well?
01:15:41Heavenly Father, we thank you for your many blessings on our lives.
01:15:46And thank you for sending your Son on Christmas Day for our salvation.
01:15:52Thank you for every family member here 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.
01:16:05Okay.
01:16:06Now, for the fabled ham.
01:16:08Hand me your plates.
01:16:18We'll be praying for James.
01:16:21It was wonderful.
01:16:23Thank you so much.
01:16:24Thanks for coming.
01:16:25Thank you so much.
01:16:27We're going to intercept it.
01:16:28Sorry.
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.
01:16:34I'm glad we met.
01:16:34Yes.
01:16:36Is that your phone that I hear?
01:16:38Yeah.
01:16:39It was calling me at Christmas.
01:16:41Excuse me.
01:16:43We definitely have to get together outside.
01:16:46Grab a cup of coffee or something.
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?
01:16:54No.
01:16:56She didn't hear you.
01:16:57We won't say anything.
01:16:59It's fine.
01:16:59You guys are too young to jive.
01:17:00Not at all?
01:17:01No.
01:17:02Nothing.
01:17:02Like it never happened.
01:17:04Oh, it's just incredible.
01:17:05I know.
01:17:06Oh, right.
01:17:10Let's go.
01:17:17I, uh...
01:17:18I don't know how to say thank you for 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.
01:17:28Mary?
01:17:29Come in here.
01:17:30Quick.
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.
01:17:44Um...
01:17:44Uh, Merry Christmas to you too.
01:17:47Okay. Bye.
01:17:48What happened? Who was that?
01:17:51That was...
01:17:52That was Dr. Eller.
01:17:53Calling on Christmas?
01:17:55What did she want?
01:17:57She got me in on a clinical trial for experimental treatment.
01:18:00Wait.
01:18:01It's starting January.
01:18:02I mean, baby, there's no guarantees.
01:18:04I don't know. We'll take it. We'll take it.
01:18:06Oh, my gosh, babe.
01:18:08Guys, is everything okay?
01:18:10What happened?
01:18:11Oh, my gosh. That's better than okay.
01:18:14It's, um...
01:18:15It's fantastic.
01:18:17What is, Mom? What?
01:18:18Uh, sweetheart.
01:18:19That was my doctor.
01:18:20And, um...
01:18:21It looks like I'm gonna be starting a new treatment.
01:18:24Looks hopeful.
01:18:26We prayed for that!
01:18:27You got it again!
01:18:29Thank you. You got the answer, isn't it?
01:18:31Oh, my...
01:18:34Thank you. Oh, my gosh.
01:18:35I mean, we...
01:18:36We knew that the doctor told us that a trial was a possibility when she gave us the diagnosis, but
01:18:41it seemed like a long shot, so...
01:18:43I'm really happy for you guys.
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. I guess he didn't have time to wait.
01:19:01I offered to give him a ride. He said he had to go by himself.
01:19:03He went out the door and he was gone.
01:19:06Just gone into the darkness.
01:19:08Just disappeared into the night.
01:19:10Mr. A-Man right to the end.
01:19:12He 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 and we find out what Harry left you.
01:19:42That's right.
01:19:43I know.
01:19:44Almost forgot.
01:19:45Me too.
01:19:46Let's go.
01:19:47Okay.
01:19:49Kids!
01:19:50Come on!
01:19:57Read it out loud.
01:19:59Yeah, so we all can hear it.
01:20:00All right, give her a minute.
01:20:02Dad.
01:20:07Dearest Mary, before you read on, first go to the living room.
01:20:12There on the end table you will find a memento which I have left for you.
01:20:19Okay.
01:20:20I guess we're going to the living room.
01:20:22I guess we are.
01:20:23Okay.
01:20:24All right.
01:20:40It's the picture.
01:20:44But it got broken.
01:20:47Yeah, we saw it all smashed up.
01:20:50The glass, the frame, everything.
01:20:52The glass doesn't even have a crack.
01:20:56It looks perfect.
01:20:58It is perfect.
01:21:02Hold that.
01:21:11I leave you this restored gift as a token, ever to remind you that ours is a mighty God,
01:21:18for whom nothing is impossible.
01:21:22Including the mending of the broken hearts of those suffering from loss and sorrow.
01:21:29He who sacrificed his son to save the lost will never leave or forsake you.
01:21:35So do not cast away your confidence in him.
01:21:38And remember that though we know not what the future holds,
01:21:43we know who holds the future.
01:21:45Servant of the almighty Harold.
01:21:51Let me see that one.
01:21:53Yeah.
01:21:58Hey, he spelled his name wrong.
01:22:01What do you mean?
01:22:03See, that's not the name Harold.
01:22:07That would be H-A-R-O-L-D.
01:22:10Huh.
01:22:12What do you know?
01:22:13I don't understand.
01:22:15Well, Lydia's right.
01:22:16This isn't the name Harold.
01:22:18It's Harold as in H-E-R-A-L-D.
01:22:23What's that?
01:22:25It was a job in ancient times.
01:22:28Harold was kind of a messenger.
01:22:31Yeah.
01:22:32And someone who would deliver important news for a high-ranking person.
01:22:36Like a king.
01:22:38Or the king of kings.
01:22:41As in, a Harold angel?
01:22:45What are you saying?
01:22:48Harry's an angel?
01:22:49Harry's 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!
01:22:57You said it was a dumb idea.
01:22:59But now what do you have to say about it?
01:23:01I told her, Mom.
01:23:03I told her, Dad.
01:23:04But she wouldn't listen.
01:23:06I can't wait to tell Josh about this.
01:23:09Oh, man.
01:23:10What a day!
01:23:12This was the best Christmas ever!
01:23:41Oh, little town of Bethlehem
01:23:47How still we see Thee lie
01:23:53Above Thy deep and dreamless sleep
01:23:59The silent stars go by
01:24:05Yet in Thy dark streets shineth
01:24:10The everlasting light
01:24:18The hopes and fears of all Thy years
01:24:24Are met in Thee tonight
01:24:36How silently, how silently
01:24:42The wondrous gift is given
01:24:48So God imparts to human hearts
01:24:54The blessings of His hand
01:25:00No ear may hear His coming
01:25:06But in this world of sin
01:25:13Where meek souls will receive Him still
01:25:18The dear Christ enters in
01:25:32The joy of a grace
01:25:32In الع общ 나눗
01:25:43The joy of a ìš”
01:25:44It will have time to lead through
01:25:44The joy of a hate
01:25:44Generally, the joy of a lie
01:25:45In the end
01:25:55Oh, little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie
01:26:08Above thy deep and dreamless thee The silent stars go by
01:26:19Yet in thy dark streets shining The everlasting light
01:26:32The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight
01:27:01The silent stars go by
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