Forgotten Carols

What a GRAND pre-Christmas surprize! Tasha and Shandra made arrangements and bought tickets for our family to see Micheal McLean's Forgotten Carols!
We have gone to see the Forgotten Carols several times as a family in the past and each time we are inspired and awed by the performance. I feel that this production is a perfect way to start off the holiday season and was feeling a little disappointed that we weren't going to be able to make it this year. Kim and I were thrilled and suprised when the girls presented us with the tickets!

Micheal McLean is a wonderful lyricist and composer who has a knack for creating songs that touch your heart in many ways. I think that my favorite song from the production is entitled, "Arise and Shine Forth". It is a beautiful song of our Savior.

I found this video of the song. (You will have to scroll down and pause my playlist in order to hear it)



We had a WONDERFUL evening! Enjoyed great music, shed a few tears, and laughed until our tummies hurt.

Comments

Mel said…
I'm so excited for you! I love Forgotten Carols and Michael Mclean. Luckily, he always does a show down here and we go every year. This year it's just days before Christmas. It really helps you to remember what Christmas is all about.
December 7, 2008 at 3:45 PM
Chelsea said…
I've never seen that but have heard many wonderful things about it. I'm glad you had fun. What a thoughtful thing for your girls to do.
December 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
Jen said…
What good girls you have. I will admit that I have never seen it, but have heard some of the songs. Someday....
December 8, 2008 at 8:57 AM
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