The Gift-Part 6-Transformation
Early the next morning, Morty got up, brushed his teeth, combed his curl, and ate breakfast. It was time. He found the tree stand and placed it in the corner of his tiny room.
“Stand straight Connie,” he said as he filled the bowl with sugar water to give Connie strength.
“You have an important duty ahead.”
“I have to play Christmas tunes while we decorate.” Morty tuned in to the Choir of Heavenly Angels over his boom box to play carols.
Morty sang with the music. He strung the lights onto each branch, making sure that the spacing was even.
The rabbit and the birds helped by hanging the popcorn garland. The Sparrow held one end of the garland while the Cardinal held it farther down the string. The Chickadee held a third spot. They flew in unison carrying the garland. Gently, they lowered the popcorn garland onto the branches. The beads came next.
“I wish Brad were here to help,” said Morty. “His muscles would be a great help with these heavy beads. They are too heavy for the birds. I have to drape them carefully to make them look pretty.”
As he worked, he hummed Silent Night, his favorite Christmas carol.
“Sing with me Connie.”
“Si – lent night, Ho – ly night,
All is calm. All is bright.
Round yon Vir – gin Moth – er and child!
Ho – ly in – fant so ten – der and mild,
Sleep in heav – en – ly peace,
Sleep in heav – en – ly peace.”
They sang together as they worked.
“After we finish with Connie, we can prepare for the party tonight.”
What a happy group they were. The Cardinals, Chickadee, Rabbit and Morty were all decorating the tree for Jesus.
“Almost finished,” said Morty. “Birds, please carry the crystal star and place it on Connie’s top stem.”
“Now, for the final touch, we have to hang the tinsel. It is a great job for birds,” he said.
All three birds began immediately, and carried tinsel like they carried grass to build a nest. They hovered above a branch and carefully lowered the silver strands down.
“You can be proud Connie. You are beautiful and will make Jesus happy on his birthday.
To be continued . . ..
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What a wonderful tree for Jesus.