Christmas was different this year. It was different in a good way though and I am grateful for that. This was my first Christmas away from home and I was so worried that I was going to be a total mess. Things ended up being perfect and I didn't cry once. I got a little weepy going to bed on Christmas Eve and thinking that all of my sisters were in the same bed in Utah without me, but I did it. Eric and I had a fabulous time in West Virginia for Christmas and enjoyed being with family. We ate, shopped, went to three movies, played games, and just hung out. It was so nice to relax and not have to worry about school and Eric didn't have to worry about work. We both had to do things for our callings but other than that, we had no responsibilities and it was so nice. We also had family pictures which always makes mama's happy and we celebrated Eric's birthday with his family while we were there. So grateful for such a loving husband that I am crazy about.
Ever since I was called as Young Women's president, my eyes have been opened to things in this world that I didn't even think were happening around me. This Christmas, I sat back and reflected on things that really mattered. I had my Christmas shopping done in October so I could spend the holiday's thinking about everything that I have been blessed with and the birth of our Savior. I was able to give out my $10.00 on Christmas Eve that I talked about here to hopefully lighten the burden on someone for Christmas and this brought me so much joy.
I am excited to have children one day and to do Santa with Eric. I am excited to get our littles Christmas Eve jammies. I am excited to be with family and to carry out family traditions. As I have been thinking though, I am most excited to teach my children the importance of helping others and to help them remember the real reason that we celebrate Christmas.
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