AWAY IN A MANGER

Story ID:	3302
Written by:	Kathe M. Campbell (bio, contact, other stories)
Story type:	Local History
Writers Conference:	My Favorite Holiday Story
Location:	Butte MT. USA
Year:	32767
Person:	The Campbell Donks

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Posted 12/09/2007 16:07 by Nancy J. Kopp | Reply

Love it all over again. Well done. I especially loved the very last line about God walking down the stairs of Heaven with a baby in his arm. Beautiful image.
Nancy

Posted 12/09/2007 16:48 | Reply

Kathe - Your story reminds me of the days of my youth when we celebrated Christ in Christmas without the fear of not being politically correct. It bothers me greatly these days when store employees have to greet their customers with "Happy Holidays" rather than "Merry Christmas". I belatedly thank you and Ken for doing so much to make so many Children's and parents' Christmases so special and a lifelong remembrance for all that participated.

Don Ralstin

Posted 12/09/2007 16:57 by Kathe M. Campbell | Reply

Thank you Don. No matter how much work it always was, there was twice as much joy in all we did, with kids especially. Watch for one more story coming out soon. Kathe

Posted 12/09/2007 18:30 by Frederick William Wickert | Reply

I sincerely doubt anyone has ever enjoyed their donkeys, and had them enjoyed by others nearly as much as you and ken did with yours.
Fred

Posted 12/09/2007 19:02 by Maria Harden | Reply

Most mesmerizing, Kathe. What a life you have lived! This story is a memory keeper for sure.
Maria

Posted 12/10/2007 08:41 | Reply

It must have been a joy to have known your family took part in bringing "The Holy Family" to life for people to enjoy. After all the doney held a big part in their lives that night!

Another story you brought to life for those of us who look forward to hearing the tales of your montain life!

Your memories entertain us Kathe and add pictures to your tales.

Betty

Posted 12/10/2007 12:31 by Bonnie Jarvis-Lowe | Reply

Dear Kathe--You continue to blow me away! What a wonderful piece this is!!
I, too, love the last line. It creates all sorts of images in my overactive psyche!!
Keep it up girl!!
Bonnie.

Posted 12/12/2007 19:49 by Kathleene S Baker | Reply

Thank you for adding the wonderful photos! Nothing like a donkey named Smart Ass in a Christmas nativity scene - hey, we all know God has a sense of humor - he must to put up with his children. Lovely story and you should be proud to have created magical memories for those children.

Kath

Posted 12/16/2007 21:54 | Reply

Kathe dear,
How I loved reading this story of yours tonight, and as I did, yearned to have been right there amid all the holiday activities. The photos you add always bring the story to life!
Merriest Christmas, and a healthy, holy New Year ahead,
Sandi in FL.