tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022773062490872911.post3502346432318705603..comments2023-06-09T03:05:21.253-06:00Comments on Erda Girl: Merry Christmaszammityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13692249898826257258noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022773062490872911.post-14500806002322980482011-12-26T08:35:31.979-07:002011-12-26T08:35:31.979-07:00I love you, Zarah. I have felt the joy of giving t...I love you, Zarah. I have felt the joy of giving this Christmas much more than I have in Christmases past. We have been strapped for money, so there wasn't really anyway I could buy something for Ryan that he would really enjoy. So, I had to put myself to the test and think of something that he could enjoy despite the lack of funds. I ended up spending a few bucks on sheet music for a song that means a lot to me and wrote a second verse particularly meant for our relationship... I was so excited for him to hear it, and he loved it - even though it wasn't tangible. I also got a lot of free things for Ashlynne over the past few months from Freecycle, and even though most of them didn't cost money, I knew she'd love them, and spent time setting up a Christmas morning that she could enjoy. It was wonderful.<br /><br />This Christmas also made me so grateful for the generosity of so many people that made my baby's Christmas a great one. My family gave her really fun gifts, and the Freecycle donors made it possible for her to get a toddler bed and a bunch of books (to encourage her favorite pastime of reading). People are so generous.<br /><br />I also got the opportunity to sing in our ward choir for the Christmas music program. What an amazing experience - it went beautifully, and the narrations and songs conveyed to my heart the joy and hope and love that Christ brought into the world in a way that was so significantly different from times past... it was beautiful. Such a great thing to have Christmas on a Sunday and spend time rejoicing with fellow members of the Church. =)<br /><br />Haha, and now my comment is like a blog post of it's own! I may just re-post it on my own blog. =) Love you!Jenni Rollinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646665698074506727noreply@blogger.com