The True meaning of Christmas

As Jenny explained in her last post; we had the opportunity to help two less fortunate children this year. While Jenny was working last week, I went to the mall to find someone to help for Christmas. As I was looking through the ornaments that contained the information of the persons in need. I came a cross a little girl who was six years old and instantly felt a connection with her. All she wanted was a Bratz doll and clothes for Christmas. I knew right away she was a good candidate.

I decided to keep looking to see if I came across someone else I might feel more inspired to help. I soon found an ornament for a 17 year old girl who spends her time after school volunteering for a latch key program in her neighborhood. All she wanted was a gift certificate. What could I do? I was torn! Who should we help out. I felt attached to both of the girls right away. I felt like both girls could use the help. The decision was made to help them both.

Jenny and I went out and shopped for the little girl. We bought her clothes and the Bratz doll. The gift card for the older girl was easy. We wrapped all the gifts and placed the gift card in a stocking with some candy. Again, Jenny was at work so it was up to me to deliver the gifts. So I was off to the mall to drop them off. I made it to the mall with no trouble. The delivery was completed and as I was walking out of the mall, I became teary eyed. I was over whelmed with the spirit. My heart was warmed by the opportunity to help others. That is when this idea struck me. What we give is not important, for gifts will fade. But, what we learn by giving is the true gift of Christmas. Those girls may not remember the gifts, but I will for the rest of my life remember how it felt to give a little and receive so much in return. In Moroni seven it speaks of giving a gift and that one must give for the right reasons. I now see why giving has to come from the heart. I know that I have been given back tenfold compared to what was given. I will be warmed by the memory of this Christmas for years to come.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!