In a time where videos of happy Down’s Syndrome children are banned in some places, this video of a nativity play is joyously subversive.

The mother interviewed for the video shares her story of learning to accept the gift God gave in her child with Down’s Syndrome as a parallel to Mary’s acceptance of being chosen by God to bear Christ. Don’t bother trying not to cry, but do keep your eyes on the children — and share this video with a friend who needs reminding that Jesus came as one of us to be present in the times we grieve and don’t understand.