I have been meaning to blog about Jesus and the Power Rangers.

I put up a small nativity scene (presepio) for Christmas, consisting of Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus. The boys were drawn to the figures and were very interested in them.

One morning I came downstairs to find the baby Jesus on the floor, surrounded by a circle of Power Ranger figures. I overheard Dominic providing the voices of the Power Rangers, and they were saying "Jesus, I'm hurt, can you fix me?"

Apparently Jesus is a medical doctor, too. :)

Last night was the YMCA's Holiday Party. I didn't even find out about it till last week when my boss asked if I was going. I went, not knowing it was also a staff recognition dinner. Each department director chose one member of their staff to receive a "Director's Choice" award, and I was chosen as the recipient for the Family Services Department of my branch!

I was SO shocked. I had no idea! I was given a VISA gift card for my award. I really missed working, and I was just happy to help out, so I'm really touched to have been recognized like this. Thanks for letting me share. :)