There has been a crispness in the air this past week and I'm finally feeling like it's sweater weather again. Now I just have to wait until I can fit into my sweaters again! It's time for hot cocoa and herbal tea and stoking the fire or baking goodies. All of these things feel like Christmas to me. I completely adore this time of year! I wasn't sure if it would feel the same here in the desert as it has in years past, but it's there even without snow and the presence of winter. I can feel the magic that comes along with the Christmas season. I always get the urge to be more selfless and giving, more worshipful and reverent, and more creative in my search for gifts to show loved ones my appreciation. It can often be discouraging when we get caught up in the commercialism of the season and so I try not to let it interfere with the truth and the reason of the season. I'm really looking forward to having a brand new baby to cuddle and care for as a tangible reminder of the purity we celebrate in the birth of Christ. It is also nice that I have an excuse not to stress over the details this year...not so much is expected of me so I don't have to expect it of myself. Holiday letters from us for example, might come in February, who knows? I do have a pretty amazing husband who may not allow for such a delay, but I think our friends and family will forgive us if they don't get a letter this year. (Speaking of this, please make sure we have your address, mailing or email, so that we can include you in our list and update you when the baby comes.) It feels really good to focus on preparing for our baby and bringing ourselves closer to our Savior as we are celebrating His birth and life. I am so grateful for this time of year and how much easier it is for me to access those feelings than at other times. I love my Redeemer and I know that He came to earth as the perfect example for us. He atoned for my sins and yours and made it possible for us to return to our Father in Heaven. I'm grateful for His birth, His life, His death and His Resurrection. I know that the way I can show my gratitude to Him is by serving my fellow men.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and pray that you will feel your Savior's love at this wonderful time of year and always.
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I can feel it too.
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