It was a very strange phenomenon to watch. Although we didn't realize it at the time of this snapshot, Deanna was metamorphosing into a Christmas present. I stared in disbelief when all that remained of my daughter was a beribboned package. Paul yelled "Call 911" as he tore at the wrapping paper. Out of the tattered box sprang the jewel of all our hearts without a hair out of place. We all laughed in relief as we hugged each other. |