Christmas Service

First of all, earlier in the month we helped tie quilts for a member in our ward who was donating them to less fortunate children.  It was our family home evening activity.  Rachel and Kaden were great helpers.  Tye tried to tie a few (say that 5 times fast!), but was extra grumpy so he didn't help much.  Haley and Eliza just played around us.  It still turned out to be a good opportunity for the kids to do something for someone in need.  I could tell they felt good afterward.  I couldn't help but think of the sweet children that were going to receive them.  I just hoped a little bit of our love was still in each quilt and they'd feel it each time they wrapped up in it.... cheesy, sure.  But my heart ached for those children.

Each year we do a service project with Nate's side of the family and it just so happened to be mine and Nate's turn to be in charge.  We've done lots of different things in the past... donations for women and children, providing Christmas for families, sewing dolls for the hospital, making kits for kids, stockings for MTC, etc..  This year we decided to keep it really simple and do some caroling to a BeeHive home, to Great Grandma Bishop and to my sister-in-law, Jessee's Grandpa.

Everyone gathered at our house to make little ornaments with a Christmas picture or message on them to give to the people we visited.  Then it was off to visit and sing.  The kids were so good and sounded so cute singing.  I really felt the Spirit testify of what we were doing to be good and truly meaningful.  I think it got a lot of us out of our comfort zones, but I know we touched them and brought a little more joy into their hearts that night.  I know it brought more joy into mine.  I'd say, mission accomplished.