CHRISTMAS

Friday, December 26, 2008
What a wonderful Christmas this has been. Sunday the 21st we had a wonderful family dinner at Jeremy's house. Everyone contributed to the meal which made it really special. After we stuffed ourselves, we read the Christmas story from Luke Chapter 2. Everyone takes turns reading a verse or 2. The grandkids were excited to get their gifts from the aunts and uncles and grandparents, so it wasn't as reverent as it could have been, but the spirit was still there as we took the time to remember the Savior, his birth, life, and the great lessons that he has to teach us if we will just take the time to review and remember.
All the gifts we shared with one another were wonderful, but the feeling of family and togetherness was the best. George kept saying all the way home, "Isn't our family wonderful." "This evening was so great with our family." "Isn't it wonderful that the kids love being together." and he continued to make similar comments all week.
Yesturday, Christmas day, was the continuation of this great week with family and remembering our Savior. I pray that all the love we have for one another will continue throughout each and every day of this coming year.
There is NOTHING in this world that can take the place of FAMILY. I love you all and hope and pray that we will all keep pulling together and find strength in one another during these troubled times. I LOVE YOU ALL. MOM