Dec 28 2011
Merry Christmas!
I hope y’all had a very Merry Christmas! We had our children up for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We were very fortunate that they could all be here for a while on both days. I felt like Christmas seemed a little more spiritual this year. For me, I think it was because it was on Sunday and we were able to attend church that morning before everyone came over and all the festivities started . We’ve always read the Christmas story on Christmas Eve , enjoyed goodies and exchanged one gift.
I’ve always tried to teach the kids when they were growing up to understand the real reason we were giving and getting gifts and that the greatest gift of all was the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I’ve tried to teach them to carry that feeling of giving and helping others through out the rest of the year.
I think we feel that spirit and peace more at Christmastime is because we’re feeling a small portion of the love that the Savior has for all mankind. People remember and put it into action at this time of year the most. It’s too bad that we can’t seem to carry that feeling with us this strongly all the time. It would sure make for a much kinder, better world. Anyway, I do hope you were able to have a really nice Christmas and to spend time with those that you love, your family!
We had a lovely Christmas also. Part of our family was here and the rest of them were together in Arizona. It was a special Christmas for us also. Les and I realize more each year how blessed we are to have one more Christmas together and we are exceedingly grateful.
Thank you Lois for commenting and I’m so glad you had a wonderful Christmas. As I get older,I also realize how blessed Rick and I are to have each other and to be happy. We are very grateful for our family and that we’re able to spend most of the holidays together. You have a great New Year! Thanks again, Sharon