Every year James and I have made it a tradition to trek into the woods to cut us down a beautiful real Christmas tree, however this year James had to go it alone as I am with child and chasing a 14 month old. He did such a wonderful job picking out a big beautiful tree along with 2 others, luckily he was able to take a few young men in our ward (their family wanted one as well) along to help. This always seems to get us in the Christmas spirit and start our season off right and this year was no exception. However with the all the hustle and bustle we tend to loose sight of the true meaning of the Christmas and what the season is all about. Thankfully James was able to come home one evening to share a story that put everything back into perspective, he delivered that extra tree he collected to a family in need. When he came home I was busy cooking, baking and chasing kids but I was able to sit and listen to this sweet story.
A brief history of this family first, the father has been pretty sick and is a single dad to a young boy. With all his health problems it has been difficult for him to care for his boy all the time and to provide a Christmas for him he would have liked.
James was unsure of which house it was to be delivered to so he and another gentleman in the ward knocked on the door to be sure it was the right house before they officially delivered the tree. (the family didn't know it was coming) A young boy opened the door, James proceeded to say they had a Christmas tree for them and noticed they did not have one so it must be the place. The young boy said let me get my father, during this James and the gentleman went to retrieve the tree and bring it into the house to the man's and boy's astonishment in came this beautiful Christmas tree and all the spirit it represents during this time of year. As they brought the tree in the father and boy were so elated that they could receive such a gift. The man replied to his son over and over that they get a tree this year, it has been so many years since we have had such a luxury. Thank you so much he continued as they proceeded to get it into place.
When James came home to tell me this story it gave me goose bumps to think that such a small and simple thing could bring such joy to someone. We take for granted so many times in life what we have and are blessed with. James said it was the coolest feeling to watch this boy and father's eyes light up for such a gift.
I must say it made me think truly what Christmas is about and why we celebrate it. I am truly grateful for so many things in my life and what I have been blessed with.
My Savior
My Family
(it has been a hard year for my mom and I am so grateful she is here)
My wonderful husband
Motherhood (and all its glory :)
Test and trials we are given when we least want or expect them
And so many more
So tis the season and Merry Christmas!
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