We tried this year to cut down on the giving
of presents and instead give the money to a needy family. This we did. As a
family we gave $200 to a family that has recently lost their husband and father
and now find themselves in a markedly changed financial condition. We were
indeed blessed. Carol came up with the idea that we be assigned a given name of
someone in the family and make a present for them. The presents were
wonderful. It is evident that there is a great deal of talent in this family.
This was the best and most exciting part of our Christmas and we excitedly plan
to do it again next year. Jane brought presents to each of us from Spain. I showed
all the family what we had accomplished in our genealogy work and told them
that it was necessary for the Farmer children to come to know the Anderson,
Evans, Holm, Southwich line of the family because we would be intimately
associated with them on the other side of the veil. I was greatly pleased about
their response. We certainly have the Spirit of Elijah with us in regard to the
living and now I feel it will become more developed for those who have gone
before us. We need them as advocates to guide our family in the troubled time
ahead.
President Badger (Stake President)
called on Christmas day to tell me of his love for us and how he valued our
friendship and also that he regrets that we do not see much of one another. I
am really amazed by this because I hardly even see Pres. Badger. My church
position never really calls for me to see him except at High Priest Quorum
meetings once every three months. I certainly feel a great respect and love for
him and sustain him in his position as my Stake President. I hope that the time
will come when we can continue to be as and more productive but will be able to
savor and enjoy our relationship with others to a greater extent
than we do now. I am grateful that others care about us.
This Christmas was also special
because Norma gave Eric a present which was her personal life history.
This means so very much to me because now I can make copies for all the
children. There is no greater present than this – giving of oneself and sharing
the precious moments of a special life.
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