We've decided to try something different this year for Christmas. We are taking the kids on a trip early next year and decided that in light of this, we would not buy as many Christmas presents. When we presented our plan to the kids we expected some resistance but instead they all agreed happily. Wow we lucked out.
Halee gave a family home evening lesson Monday about remembering the true meaning of Christmas. That Jesus Christ is indeed the true gift to all of us. She passed out these little cards and the kids were all really excited. Connor told me today that he gave his to a friend at school. His friend set it out on his desk to look at. Connor could see it meant a lot to his friend.
I've come to the conclusion that sometimes it's a gift NOT to give. Sometimes when we are willing to accept less... a wonderful lesson is learned. And a real gift is recognized. How grateful I am to Heavenly Father for giving the savior to our world. A gift I will forever cherish.