If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I am just another decorator.
If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table, but do not show love to my family, I am just another cook.
If I work in a soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home and give to charity, but do not show love to my family, it profits me nothing.
If I trim the tree with shimmering angels crocheted snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties, and sing in the choir's cantata, but do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point.
Love stops the cooking to hug a child.
Love sets aside decorating to kiss the husband.
Love is kind, though harried and tired.
Love doesn't envy another's home that has coordinated Christmas china and table linens.
Love doesn't yell at children to get out of the way, but is thankful they are there to be in the way.
Love doesn't give only to those who are able to give in return, but rejoices in giving to those who can't.
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never fails.
Video games will break, pearl necklaces will be lost, golf clubs will rust, but the giving of love will endure.
-Anon.
*This was handed out in our Relief Society and I thought I would post it. It is good remember the really important things this time of year. I hope you are doing well with all your preparations and finding time to reflect, share, and love.
Day 7 The Scenic Route back to Edinburgh
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It's true isn't it, it's always a great to be reminded of what is really important
Thank you Natalie!
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