I just love this time of year. So many thoughts recently about Christ and the true meaning of Christmas. I love this quote from Neil A Maxwell: "Each of us is an inn keeper who decides if we let Jesus in." When Christ came there were many who could not see who stood rightin front of them. Even many religious scholars who had been searching for Christ could not see Him. He was the savior they'd been looking for but because he did not come the way they had expected and He didn't agree with all of their teachings they turned their hearts away.
It seems crazy to me that people couldn't see Christ for who He was when he came. I was reminded from Elder Uchtdorf's Christmas devotional talk 2009, what are things in our lives keeping us from seeing Christ? Worldly knowledge? Social media? Slothfulness? I know their are so many things I can work on and many weaknesses that can becomes strengths to me through the power of the atonement. Truly the greatest gift.
Josh and I have been busy with family this Christmas season. We feel so blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives.
We were able to go on a double date with Josh's brother Matt & his wife Amanda.
We were able to attend Grandma Robert's annual Christmas party. Here we are with Santa (He told me he'd try to get me a puppy- fingers crossed!)!
We were able to visit my sweet grandma Pickett. She has been through much lately. Please keep her in your prayers. They are considering placing her in hospice. I'm so grateful she was able to meet my wonderful husband and for all my cherished memories with her.
We brought her a Christmas card and cookies for her and to pass around to all her friends at the rest home. We met some of the sweetest folk. It felt wonderful to see the smile on their faces from our visit!
And temple square with part (a few were greatly missed!) of my amazing family!
The salt lake temple is beautiful! Every time I come here I find a special peace and also am reminded of my favorite day, my wedding day! I will miss seeing this temple almost every day once we move to Dallas. We are so blessed to have many temples surrounding us here in Utah.
Merry Christmas everyone I hope it's full of family, love & Christ.
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