monday musing #28

D E A R S I S T E R S

It's that time of year. The most wonderful time of year! And this year, there are many reasons that make it so.

number one.

the birth of our Savior (and all other things Christmas)

number two.

so many of my favorite missionaries come home!!!

I know so much can happen in 18 months, but at the same time, it seems like not much has changed at all. And pretty soon this mission life of yours will feel like a dream. Of course, the people you taught and loved will still be real, the companions that you learned so much from become some of your best girl friends, and any time you hear anything about that place where you've spent this year and a half living, your heart just about stops and a big grin immediately appears on your face. But other than that, life is pretty much normal Ü

Now. For all of you who have a little bit longer to go. Fear not. You're just as important (maybe even more so) cuz y'all are the ones that will still be out there preachin' the good word. And I will still be your #1 fan until the day you come home too!

This weekend I had the opportunity to go to Salt Lake. Not once, but twice. It was magical. But seriously. The city is one of my most favorite places in the whole wide world. Throw in a tree and jolly tune and I'm done for.

If you had been there you would've seen me pointing at the temple and yelling "I'm getting married there!", hablaring with the Hermanas, staring in awe at the scenery, running up the escalator to get there just a bit quicker, and of course, taking pictures. After the excitement had worn off and I was at home, laying in my bed, I had a few thoughts.

{Stand in holy places}

The minute you walk onto Temple Square you can feel the Spirit. The feeling never gets old. Also, the lights. They are so bright and beautiful! Kinda like the Savior. He is a light unto the world.

I'm sure y'all have seen the new Christmas video. I showed it to my girls today and then asked them two questions.

--How can you discover, embrace, and #sharethegift?--

--What can you do to make Christ the center of your Christmas this year?--

Have a very fabulous week! I'll be praying for you as always!

love, mary