Of all my childhood memories, Christmas Eve is the best. Some how with no money my Mother always made Christmas special and it always began on Christmas Eve when we were allowed to open one present. It was always PJ's sent by my Grandmother. We'd all be together in our new jammies and watch Christmas shows on TV (yes they had TV then). My parents weren't particularly religious when I was young so it was not all about the Savior's birth but it was a special night to us. When I was a teenager my parents returned to the church, we then learned why Christmas Eve was so special. I love my Christmas Eve memories and treasure them.
A friend recently made a statement to me that I loved. He said, " I wonder what Christmas is like in heaven celebrating with the Savior!!!!" I can picture it in my mind. I'll bet it is similar to the celebration put on for Gordon B.'s birthday in the conference center !!! Only bigger and with concourses of Angels singing praises to the Most High !! I pray your celebration of the Savior's birth is one you will always treasure !! Love to you all and Merry CHRISTMAS !!!
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When are you going to write your book of memoirs? You have great stories to tell!!! For your posterity. Wishing you and Hillary a merry christmas and another special christmas eve! Love you!!
I loved your post and I too always felt like christmas Eve was special. We here always open one present too. Usually pj's also. I am just grateful that I know the real meaning we celebrate and I try to not let the commercialism get in the way of the why we celebrate.. I loved your concept of heaven and celebrating with the savior.. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and that you will feel peace all around you despite the trials you have gone through and will continue to endure. You are loved and will be strengthened by them.. I love you Sister...
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