Holidays and Social Connection
The holidays are always special, and this one is special in a very sad and lonely way. We are meant to gather, to connect, to love one another and this time is no different, except to show our love, we must do this differently. I use Bible.Com and there is always a verse of the day, and today’s was from Isaiah, “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” 9:6. It reminded me of the wonderful Handel’s Messiah and the powerful song with this verse. Here are a number of versions for you to click through to enjoy.
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge The Brandenburg Consort
Gramaphone Chorus
Then I ran into this and a children’s choir, out of Eastern Idaho, the director lost his brother, who was a father and veteran to Covid, here children virtual and distanced, singing joyfully and shared this song and another, music heals and it gives me hope.
Virtual Choir - For Unto Us a Child is Born https://bit.ly/3psg2D5
Let It Be Christmas https://bit.ly/3prsO4q