Christmas Morning

At the park

On Saturday we went to Disney World and watched the Christmas parade and attended the Candlelight Processional with Whoopi Goldberg. Here are some pictures!

Christmas Rambling

The speaker at church yesterday read the above scripture and then asked each of us to ponder the meaning of each of the titles of Christ and the significance each of these titles/roles has in our lives. I am humbled to know that I have a Savior who has done so much for me. He is Wonderful! Because of Him, I have peace. My words seem to trivialize the great role that He has played for all mankind, and that is weakness in me. I cannot write words well enough to express myself and the gratitude that I have for my Savior.
I am thankful to be celebrating His birth and hope that during the coming year I can continue to grow in my love and appreciation for what he has done. Through the trials and blessings that I have had, I have come to know that He loves me and is anxious to help me to develop into the person that He knows I can become. I have also learned, and continue to learn, that He is caring for me and my family.
He has cared for Samuel before I was blessed to be Samuel's mom. During those first months after having Samuel I begged for Samuel to be spared. I said in so many prayers, "Please heal him! I want him here with me!" Those prayers were answered, and Samuel continues to grow and be so strong. During my prayers, however, I also received the reminder and assurance that He wants us there with Him. He wants us to be close to Him; He wants us to be like Him. If we rely upon Him, He will counsel us so that we can more fully receive His peace.