Last Monday I had my MRI done which was fine. It was the waiting a week to get the results that was a little nerve wracking. I finally did hear from my Dr. on Monday and everything looks good and he doesn't want to see me for another 3 years! That's a relief! During this waiting period I was thinking about how unimaginable it would be to be told that you have cancer. I thought of my sweet cousin Henry. What a special boy called to do such hard things so early in life. He is teaching so much through his example and so is his mother and family.
We had a tragedy happen in our family last week. Our church building in Swan Valley burned to the ground. It caught fire last Tuesday and no one yet knows the real cause. Watching the updated news feed was really heart breaking. The fire seemed localized to one area and then next thing I know it has spread and the entire building was up in flame. So heartbreaking. Members in Swan Valley raised $55,000 of their own money to help fund this building in 1949. My Great grandfather and grandfather both served as bishops there. My aunt Denise said it well yesterday "It feels like someone died." It instantly made me think of the early pioneers watching their beloved temple burn. I was watching over the internet a building burn where I had memories, not personally watching a building burn that I put so much effort into building! It would have been absolutely devastating! But we know the Lord watches out for His sheep so we know that all will be ok. And that is one of the many blessings of the gospel.
Christmas is the season to be grateful and joyful and giving. We have to look forward and focus on what is most important to enjoy the peace that comes with the season. B and I have been making lots of Christmas crafts, reading Christmas books and dancing to Christmas music! I often feel that little kid excitement when I get lost in the tradition of it all! We have been trying to do the challenge put out by the church #LIGHTtheWORLD and it has been nice to serve and think about others. We went to visit a widow in our ward for FHE on Monday and found out she would be alone for Christmas. My heart ached for her but made me feel that the few moments I took from my day to visit her were worth it. She enjoyed it and appreciated it and I hope to visit more regularly.
This last Friday we were part of the ward christmas party committee which was a big job. It turned out nice and was a relief once it was over. The highlight actually was going through the nativities. The Moscow stake set up in our ward building a beautiful christmas display. The gym was filled with nativities from all around the world! It was wonderful to go through and enjoy the sweet spirit, The doors to the chapel were open so we got to enjoy the Christmas piano music that was getting played by a volunteer. The music was actually played throughout the building. They had a Savior room which was so sombering to walk through and take in the Savior's life and the gospel he has set forth. He was born as a baby, in some of the most humble circumstances. It makes me emotional for him and for Mary. What an adventure they were all on, Joseph included. They also had a stable room where you could go and dress up and get pictures taken. There were canvas made signs directing you and sharing messages. The last room was the children's room which felt like you were in the visitors center. Kids could color pictures of the nativity, put together nativity legos, play with little nativities, sing christmas songs. It was magical! They did a wonderful job bringing the spirit into that activity. I hope I never forget. We took the Topanna's with us one night and that was a special experience.
It's Wednesday and I can't believe it! We leave for home in 2 more sleeps! Chase has been doing so well working hard to finish his semester strong! We sure look forward to his 3 week break! I really appreciate his hard work for our family and I'm reminded that I need to let him know more often.
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