Miracle on Christmas

And this one's for Snowy.

- Well, that's gonna be one happy dog right there.

- Ah, and here's one for you, Dad.

Oh, thank you, buddy.

It's actually for you and Mom.

- Yeah, a joint present from Lydia and me,

for the both of you.

Did you get the tickets?

You know it.

- I bet Mom's really gonna like that.

If she ever comes out.

Yeah, I want to open presents.

Do we have to wait for her?

Yes, we have to wait.

- How about this, I'll go check on her, all right?

You guys hang tight.

Be right back.

Merry Christmas.

You gonna come out?

Celebrate the day, maybe open a gift or four?

I'm just not feeling up to it.

- All right, come on, the kids are waiting.

Are you crying?

Just start without me, okay?

Mary, please. Come on.

- It's just the anniversary of my dad, and-

I know. Hey.

I understand what you're feeling today,

but kids got up early.

They're really excited.

Do you, James?

I mean, my dad's gone

and now you and I aren't even guaranteed

another Christmas together,

and I can't help it and I want to stay in bed, okay?

No, don't do this.

Come on.

You don't understand.

I don't understand?

I thought we weren't gonna dwell

on things that we can't control.

It's in God's hands, right?

Mary, please.

The kids, they are out there.

They've been waiting

to celebrate this day with their mother,

and now we've been blessed with this Christmas together

and I want to go out there and enjoy it as a family.

You, me, Lydia, and Caleb.

I love you.

I love you.

Well, that's good.

- And here's one for you, from me.

Mom! - Mom.

Merry Christmas.

- Hi, merry Christmas, Caleb. - Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Mom.

I love you. - Oh, I love you too.

Merry Christmas, you guys.

Wow.

Look at all these presents. - I know.

- Did Dad give you the present from Caleb and me?

He did not.

Is there...

Now I will.

Why don't you open it?

Okay.

Aww, come on, Mom.

Please?

I mean, they ask,

I answer, you know? - They asked.

All right. Wow.

Aww.

- Oh. - Look at that.

My gosh.

Our wedding picture. - Guys, thank you.

This is so great.

It's so perfect.

- Wow, look at how beautiful your mother used to be.

It's crazy.

And she still is.

I mean, all these years later- - Uh-huh.

I mean, this is the same-

Okay.

- Person I'm looking at. - Yeah, right.

You know what, you just should...

You're on thin ice, James Boyce.

That's what I like to see,

a little fire in the belly, huh?

Mm.

Do you like your picture, Mom?

- We found the old one and got it printed and framed.

- I love it. I love it so much, you guys.

Thank you.

Thank you. That is so thoughtful.

You're the best.

Oh, and

this one's from me.

- I thought we agreed not to get each other gifts.

We did. I changed my mind.

Open. - Just such a rebel.

- I know. - Okay.

All right.

Is this supposed to make me happy?

- Yeah, we've talked about going on a cruise, so-

In a year and a half?

- We're living on faith, baby, I mean-

- Did you not understand the doctor?

- I did. I thought that this would be

a great idea for us. - Do you remember

what she said?

Because I do, like it was yesterday.

- With numbers like yours, Mr. Boyce,

most patients don't live more than 18 months.

- So now you have less than a year and a half,

and you go and you book a cruise for 18 months from now?

Mary, come on.

It's Christmas, let's just-

You know what, no, I'm sorry.

I just, I need a minute, okay? - Hey, hey.

Okay, who's next?

Kids, we got to go!

- Ta-da. - Hey.

You sure you don't want to come?

- No, still got to get a start on dinner

and get myself ready and all that.

- Thank you. - Oh, you're welcome.

Hey, listen, can we talk about this cruise thing?

- No, it's fine. We'll talk about it later, all right?

Okay.

You always say that, but we never do.

Ooh, wow.

You guys look great.

You're not coming with us?

- No, you know, Grandma and your aunt

and uncle are all coming over today,

so somebody's got to get the house ready.

But you never go anymore.

Not since Dad's diagnosis.

- You know what, guys, we don't need to talk

about that today, okay?

And let's not mention it

when the family comes over either, all right?

- We know. - Okay, Mom.

- All right. - Okay, come here.

Come on. Have fun.

Mwah, mwah, mwah. Be good.

- Bye, baby. - Bye, baby.

Mwah.

Love you. - Love you.

- All right. - All right.

Off we go.

Off we go. - Yes.

Put on those coats. It's cold out.

* It came upon a midnight clear *

* That glorious song of old

* From angels bending near the Earth *

* To touch their harps of gold

* Peace on the Earth, goodwill to men *

* From heaven's all-gracious king *

* The world in solemn stillness lay *

* To hear the angels sing

* Gloria

* In excelsis Deo

* See Him in a manger laid

* Jesus, Lord of heaven and Earth *

* Mary, Joseph, lend your aid

* With us sing our savior's birth *

* Gloria

* In excelsis Deo

* Gloria

* In excelsis Deo

Wow.

And all God's people said...

Amen!

So, Harry, when you hit that note

and then it's like, ah, you can really sing, man.

There he is, Dad.

Merry Christmas.

I'm James Boyce.

These are my

children, Lydia and Caleb. - Children, Lydia and Caleb.

Yeah.

How did you...

Are you new here?

I haven't seen you here before.

I am from out of town.

Oh.

Are you visiting family?

No.

He's here on business.

Over Christmas?

- I was just telling him what a shame it is

he doesn't live here.

We would love for him to join our worship team.

Yeah, you really can sing.

- You a professional singer or something?

- No. - No?

Well, you sounded like it.

We could hear you all the way from the front row.