I get in the Christmas spirit early to mid-November. But about this time of the month that spirit lapses for me. But I'm feeling it again after tonight.
A wonderful family in our ward puts on a nativity display for the community as a Christmas gift. Members of the 2 surrounding wards perform music over the 3 days of the Creche (French for Nativity).
Well, we signed up to help clean up. I thought there would be 30 maybe 40 displays, but we got there and there were about 300 from all over the world. The cultural hall was filled with nativity scenes enhanced with white Christmas lights and the main lights turned down.
As we came in to the church the First Presidency Christmas Devotional was just ending. Chris, the kids, and I sat at the back of the cultural hall listening to President Monson, then the Choir singing "Silent Night" as we got to look at the lights and nativies. It was a really special moment for me.
I am so thankful for the Savior and His sacrifice for me. I know He lives and loves each one of us. What a blessing to know these truths. I am so inspired to share the truths with our new neighbors and friends. Next year I plan on inviting MANY people to the Creche and let them know that they are loved.
I hope and pray we each have a wonderful, light filled season remembering and celebrating the birth of our dear Savior.
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