At this wonderful time of the year, we are reflecting highly on the many blessings that we have. We gave a talk on the true meaning of Christmas two Sunday's ago at church and really believe the words of President Thomas S. Monson, "The spirit of Christmas is indeed the Christ spirit," and Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only gift is a portion of thyself." This leads us to look at our individual family's traditions and decide what we want as our new family traditions. We want to use this idea and learn to serve others during this season instead of expecting gifts. Our children will follow our tradition started with our very first Christmas together, making gifts for each other, and the tradition we started this year, telling the person that gave the gift what they mean to you and how you appreciate them, along with other traditions we will pull from each of our families.
We are so blessed to have health, happiness, love and many wonderful family and friends. We are also both able to work and finish school. The Lord loves all of us and wants us to be happy! Remember that through all our trials of life. Love all of you and Merry Christmas wherever you are~
Love, Jen and Cris
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