Carols in the Park

I  vowed last year never to do it again.  Merv piped up tonight on the way home and said, "that was a very good idea."
Last year we didn't make it to even one Carols night and I promised not to miss it again this year. Therefore it was a top priority this year and the joy of just being there tonight awakened Merv's spirituality. 

It was a small local community Carols night.  There was a swarm of tiny tots and children grouped together with a horde of extended family groups.  We made a gold coin donation for a Carols booklet and a battery operated candle.  All the proceeds are donated to the Salvos for food parcels.  We set up our fold-up chairs and delighted in sharing our night with one of Mel's precious friends.  It was 40 degrees Celsius in Perth today and threatens 41 degrees tomorrow. 
As the pre-Carols entertainment finished and the anticipated Carols began, the
day had lost its sting and the night air though warm was a welcome relief.  With our fake candles and song book in hand we were soon belting out the Carols followed by favourites, 'Jingle Bells' and 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas.'   A local Pastor involved the children in a rendition of the Christmas Nativity before the fat guy in the red suit rocked up with treats in his sack.
It was inspiring to witness Merv singing along and enjoying every moment.