The Christmas Box

I'm not sure if it is the post natal hormones or the Christmas spirit that has made me feel so emotional lately, but either way here we are and I feel a great need to express what I'm grateful for. 

My Kyle is a hero of mine. He has an innate desire to help others and in all of his schooling and late nights with his books his overall goal it to be able to change the world. It's not just a dream of his-it is the reason he gets up every day. He works hard for our family-he carries the weight of full time student, daddy and husband, he puts in 30+ hours a week at 3 different jobs, he's the maintenance man at the apartment complex we manage, is busy with church callings and if there is a spare minute he spends time with others, always looking for an opportunity to serve. 

One of our family traditions is to 'knock and run' leaving Christmas surprises on the steps of unsuspecting recipients. I, personally have never been at the receiving end of any such gift but today was our very lucky day! When I say lucky-I don't say it lightly. Someone out there was aware of a need that we had and fulfilled it with more than we could have ever asked for. Our anticipation to open this gold Christmas box turned from excitement to tears as we unravelled each little surprise. I have to admit I was a little greedy, I was soooooo grateful, thinking of the things that we would be able to do now that we had these surprises when Kyle suggested we share with some people we know who could use a little Christmas box of their own!

This Christmas I am grateful for Kyle- for his example and his genuine love for everyone we could possibly know. I'm grateful for the most beautiful, healthy baby in the world (I am clearly completely bias) that makes all the sleepless nights worth while in a single smile, I'm grateful for the telephone (which I use daily) to communicate with my family-which is another thing I am incredibly grateful for. I'm grateful for friends who we care about and who we can share LOTS of laughs with, I'm grateful for this country and all the other countries that are near and dear to my heart. I am grateful for the Savior for his example of love and service to others and for this season to think of Him more regularly. And lastly, I am grateful to whoever gave us that Christmas box! I don't think you will ever know what that did for our little family today.