I'm taking a breather right now. I've been sitting on my office floor for the last hour and a half wrapping presents and my hips and back are killing me! I needed to sit upright for a little while:) So what do I do? I check blogs.
As I'm sure most of yours have been lately, my days have been crazy! Getting the last minute shopping done, Nalani's birthday festivities, cooking, wrapping, the list goes on and on. Today at church was good. We had our Christmas program in Sacrament meeting (I missed most of it because I was out in the hall with Bronson) what I heard was good though. Then for Sunday School my friend, Candy, taught the lesson on "Mothers Who Know" (search the title in the search box). She is a great teacher. For Young Women today Lorna and I were in charge of the lesson. We read the story called "The Three Trees" and then had the girls share some favorite memories of Christmas time. They had a great time sharing and we went around the circle twice! Keep in mind, most of these girls don't like to talk during lessons, so we were thrilled! We ended the lesson with the poem called "The Nail"
As I'm sure most of yours have been lately, my days have been crazy! Getting the last minute shopping done, Nalani's birthday festivities, cooking, wrapping, the list goes on and on. Today at church was good. We had our Christmas program in Sacrament meeting (I missed most of it because I was out in the hall with Bronson) what I heard was good though. Then for Sunday School my friend, Candy, taught the lesson on "Mothers Who Know" (search the title in the search box). She is a great teacher. For Young Women today Lorna and I were in charge of the lesson. We read the story called "The Three Trees" and then had the girls share some favorite memories of Christmas time. They had a great time sharing and we went around the circle twice! Keep in mind, most of these girls don't like to talk during lessons, so we were thrilled! We ended the lesson with the poem called "The Nail"
It's Christmas time at our house and we are
putting up the tree,
I wish I could find one simple way to
remember Christ's gift to me.
Some little sign or symbol to show friends
stopping by,
The little babe that was born one day, but he
really came to die.
Some symbol of His nail pierced hands, the
blood He shed for you and me.
What if I hung a simple nail on my shining
Christmas tree?
A crimson bow tied round the nail as His
blood flowed down so free,
to save each person from their sin and redeem
us for all eternity.
I know it was His love for us that held him to
that tree,
But when I see this simple nail I know he died
for me.
We gave each girl a nail tied to a red bow to hang on their trees at home, to be reminded of the real reason for Christmas.I hope we can all remember Christ this Christmas and be touched by His Spirit!
I guess I better get back to my wrapping, I'm never sure when one of the kids is going to walk in on me. I threatened them that if they did, I would take all the presents back to the store though. I guess we'll find out if they think I'm serious or not:)
5 comments:
THese little Wonderes was playing while I was reading this. It was kindof fitting.Im glad youy getting some wrapping done. But Im even happier your lesson went well. Your blessed to be able to work with the young women. I know they really love you!
I love that poem. I am sitting here crying, you are such an awesome leader for those girls. Thank you for being there for them, especially for my sisters.
What a beautiful poem and a powerful handout to remind them of the true meaning of Christmas. I bet the girls just adore you!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
I miss being in Young Womens! That is such a great poem!...now we need a Christmas update! :)
Its funny to read my comments that I previously left at 4am.
But the real reason for this post is to tell you, That's a long enough breather, update your blog!! JK
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