Remember

Last night we joined the other family members of the Elders Quorum presidency for a Family Home Evening (even though it was Tuesday). None of my pictures turned out because it was too dark, but it was a memorable evening. We drove to the end of the street where it's a dead end, then carefully drove through the snow on a single-lane road till we reached our destination - a small barn that houses a few horses and some chickens. The owner of the barn (who actually was the original owner of our house) had arranged bales of hay in a circle for our seating. We sang songs, told stories, enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies, and read the story of the birth of the Savior in the Bible. It was peaceful and humbling to realize that it was a similar setting (though not as cold!) of where Jesus was born. It really helped us remember what Christmas is all about.... I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!