Christmas this year for our family was a whirlwind. Isabel was ill on Christmas Eve so we had to forgo our plans of spending time with extended family. Our big Christmas feast consisted of Chicken Noodle Soup.. wooh..i'm being sarcastic :P Luckily the next morning, Isabel woke up feeling pretty darn good. We found a huge gift out on our doorstep from a dear old neighbor we think. Seconds later we noticed the house across the street was on fire with the owners standing outside wrapped up in blankets. It was very hard to get into theChristmas Spirit and focus on gift giving knowing that there were people across the way watching everything they had burn. Everyone did make it out of the house safely.
When our street was no longer blocked off we ventured out to have breakfast with family at Andy and Jamie's house. It was very nice to finally get out of the house and see everyone. After a very enjoyable time there we received an urgent call that my Mom was in the hospital and was critically ill. So, much of the night was spent in the hospital. We had a lot of time to think about the Savior and Family.
I have never been so glad to start a new year! I quite honestly never want another one like this! Christmas was a real eye opener. I learned how material Christmas is! It doesn't matter how much you have, how much you receive, and how many gifts you give.. it never will make up for health, safety, and time lost with a loved one. The only thing we will take with us after this life is the knowledge and memories we have gained here on earth. My Mom is doing much better however, it was very difficult to have come too close to losing a best friend! It's amazing how much more our family now cherishes our time with family and dear friends! God Bless!
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