Monday, December 18, 2017

Apply the Atonement in Your Life A Letter to Elder Hawley 12/18/17

Hi Elder,

Sounds like you are getting more snow than we are. We have about one inch that's it. They say it might snow this week, but we will have to see. It has been really cold and inverted. No sunshine is awful. We are, however, doing great. We can't believe that Christmas is next week and we get to talk to you! This year has gone by so fast, it is unbelievable. 

It is so good to hear things are going well for you. We love reading about your experiences and the people you are teaching. We had a very good sacrament meeting today with some great talks about Christmas and what is really important. One of our stake high councilmen spoke. He reflected back to when he was on his mission and he and his companions with others decided to go caroling at Christmas time. They sang "Joy to the World and "Hark the Harold Angels Sing". They were invited in and were able to teach to some who really felt the spirit of those two songs. He also said, "During this Christmas season and always, apply the atonement in your life." He gave a really good talk. There are so many great things about this time of year. It is just too bad that all the good seems to get overshadowed by all the busy craziness of this time of year. We are donating to a Sub for Santa as a family this year and donating to the homeless.

Megan is feeling a lot better. She is busy trying to catch up in school which is overwhelming to her. She has also been super busy with her Madrigal performances (gigs as they call them) which she really enjoys. She also attended the Madrigal Christmas party and had fun at that. Malia had her orchestra Christmas Concert last week which was good. She is getting really good at playing the Viola. Miles went with dad to the new Star Wars movie that was part of Symphony's Homes Christmas party (it was during school, so Miles got out early to attend the movie with dad). When Miles got home mom asked him how he liked the movie and if he understood it. He said, "Yes I liked it and it was in English so I understood it." Hahahahaha

We miss you a ton and hope you have a very Merry Christmas. We are looking forward to next Christmas when we can all be together again. We know you are doing the Lord's work and we are so proud of you. What a great way to celebrate Christmas by serving and doing the Lord's work. You will be blessed for the rest of your life for your service. 

A couple of Christmas scriptures for you to ponder this week. Luke 2:8-14 and Luke 2:6-7.  Keep up the good work, we pray for you each day.
 
We Love You,
Your Family

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