What Child is This?

What Child is this, who laid to rest,

On Mary's lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet

While shepherds watch are keeping?

We had our third hoops game of the week tonight at Marathon, just outside of Wausau. I remember last year before our first game against them, I thought, "Oh, little Marathon -- we can handle them!" But that little school handled us. Big time.

Tonight I think I was a bit more prepared. Or so I thought.

The game starts and I did a double-take. Out on the court was #13. What child is this? That's my child out there starting his first game!

That in itself was an exciting moment. I'm not sure how it came to be but I'm glad they were giving him a chance. He played OK, but not great. No one did. We were somewhat out of sync tonight and getting handled badly. Again.

But the angels greeted Carter with something sweet in the fourth quarter... a basket! Yes, he finally scored!

What child is this?? I don't know, but he better keep coming back!

That little 2-point shot really gave his confidence a shot, too. Even though we lost 59-32, he's got that little smile going. And so does Dad. And so does Mom. Stopped at McDonald's on the way home for supper -- and an eggnog shake -- to celebrate!

What child is this? This, this is our blessing.