We were so blessed over the Christmas season. Although we felt we were not too bad off, many people were thinking of us and were generous toward us. We received money anonymously from members of our ward, food baskets, and also a large stocking filled with small gifts (crowns, sword, popcorn, etc). My heart was so full of gratitude.
Then on Christmas Eve, my sister secretly dropped off a bag and box full of gifts. She had questioned the kids and us to see what we wanted for Christmas inconspicuously. She had sewed nightgowns for the girls and knew exactly what to give our boy (she has 5 boys for experience). Then we were shocked because she gave us a Wii game system. That was on MY wish list. I had tears from being so overwhelmed. We figured out who she was with different items I recognized from shopping with her on Black Friday. I made sure to make up a thank you card for "Secret Santa" to give to her and her family.
We also had family friends be thoughtful to us as well. They found gifts for each person that were so sweet and gave us some cash since they knew our finances were rough.
It is funny because we have been in tighter spots before and have had nothing, but people are so generous and care so much about us that we had an amazing Christmas. Our lives are so blessed and we have been shown how much we are loved by our friends and family. That truly is Christmas. We hope to do the same for others in the future.
