Advent At The Bridge
The Bridge was buzzing with activity during advent. Animals of all kinds were busy making Christmas gifts that will be loaded on Santa's sleigh and delivered to creatures all over the world. Simon, the Mountain Goldfinch was flitting nervously around the large craft room while supervising the song birds that were intricately weaving beautiful edible wreaths for delivery to earth. Oh me, oh my, we will never have enough wreaths done in time for Christmas exclaimed Simon. Enzo!! Hey quit watching the birds and start packing the cookies in the boxes that Judge Foley just dropped off. I am so sorry Caesar I just got so fascinated by how the the birds fly so effortlessly without the use of Bridge issued artificial wings! Hmm...silly boy thats because the birds already had wings when they got here, said Caesar. Oh thats right I never thought about that! Now lets get these cookies boxed up so Santa can deliver them to the homeless animals, the shelters and to those in need. Caesar and Enzo were so busy putting cookie boxes into the magic bags to be delivered by Santa, they almost didn't notice the flour coated Lucky, Frank and Willie standing in front of them with paws tapping and mumbling why aren't the bakers doing the baking? In unison Caesar and Enzo responded it's our day off! The three weary bakers let out a sigh and returned to brushing the residual crumbs out of their fur. In the meantime Willie was shaking out his apron while Mickey was curiously checking out the delectable particles that fell on the floor. Yummy! These taste delicious guys, they are the best heavenly biscuits yet! About that time a golden streak went sliding by and cookie boxes slid at lightening speed on the freshly waxed floor. The sneaky folding chair that caused the entire commotion seemed to be laughing in the corner while nurses Megan and Shiloh helped an embarrassed Enzo to his feet. The craft room became strangely quiet and all eyes turned towards the corner where Angel R was sternly reprimanding the offensive chair for its bad behavior. Suddenly the room erupted in laughter and the bridge angels resumed their duties as Santa's helpers.
The Reason For The Season
Several hours passed and the Angel Animals chatted away while they happily packed Santa's Magic Bag. Suddenly Angel Summer walked up to Enzo and whispered this in his ear. "I know that what we are doing is out of the kindness of our hearts and shows compassion and care towards others. But who taught us to follow the goodness in our hearts to use to help others?" Let me think a minute Miss Summer I believe I remember something a long time ago from my life on the mountain. I was asleep on my favorite lookout post on the corner of the driveway. As I slept I heard the gentle whisper of the wind through the pines, the softness of the snow and the voice of a distant coyote. Then I remember seeing the brighest star ever and a song that I cannot place at this time but it rang from the heavens like angels were singing it. Yes it was so beautiful that music notes rained from the sky. Enzo opened his eyes which had been tightly closed as he recalled his life before the bridge and realized all the angels had stopped working to gather around and listen to his story. All but Angel Guinevere were there. Guin was standing next to one of the craft tables and gently lifted a beautiful tiny little dog by the name of Princess Jolie onto the table beside her. Guin said to Enzo is this what you heard the night of the bright star? As soon as Guin finished speaking Princess Jolie lifted her head and sang in the most gorgeous voice "Oh Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining, tis the night of our dear saviors birth, Oh fall on your knees and hear the angel voices, Oh night devine". Yes declared Enzo! Thats it! Thank you Guin and thank you Princess Jolie for reminding us what Christmas is all about. You see Miss Summer it is about the baby that was born under the star that brings the love into our homes and through his spirit we are able to help others. I read it in an open black book with a frayed red ribbon marking a page that said,
"Born this day in the City of David a Savior whom is Christ the Lord". And now I understand that song I heard that night was from the angel choir of which now I am a part of. Thank you Enzo said Miss Summer my Mommy told me the same story about the true meaning of Christmas but it is reassuring to hear it again at the bridge. Now we need to have our gifts ready for Santa because it is almost midnight and he will be here soon.
Shadow, Clarabelle, Roscoe, Juno, Miss Jessie, Kahlua, Miss Bonnie, Juno and Jax, Chloe, Benny, Benni and Bobby, Pacquiao are attending a Christmas party at Enzo's Garage when "Suddenly there was a great light and a multitude of voices praising God in the highest and on earth, peace, goodwill towards all men".
Shadow thought quietly to himself as hugged Clarabelle tightly the angel choir was beautiful tonight.
Merry Christmas everyone and to all a Good Night.
