Overwhelmed. We are Overwhelmed with gratitude this Christmas season. I dont think there has been a Christmas when we have felt more blessed despite our current circumstances. I really cant put into words the appreciation and thanks that we feel at this time. We have been abundantly blessed.
First thank you to those I do know who have given generously to our family. Who have placed money in Christmas Cards, who have given far more than we could have imagined, who have extended a hand of giving to our family. We cannot not say thank you enough and hope some day we can reciprocate the generosity that has been shown to us. You have truly shown us the spirit of Christmas.
Second, I am not sure who is responsible for giving our name over to the Stake but thank you nonetheless. We received a call from our Bishop last week saying the Stake wanted to make our Christmas brighter this year and he wanted to bring over a few presents. But, that was not the case, few doesn't cover it. I thought that it would be a few gifts for Abigail and Brigham but I was wrong. Not only were there bags for both of them but also Emily, Seth and I. What amazing people who have gone out of their way to give to us, whom they probably don't even know. So thank you to you, anonymous givers! What incredible people you are.
Lastly, and most shocking of all, was tonight Christmas eve. We spent most of the day over at Seth's parents' home eating and playing. Where of course we all were spoiled. We came home and put the kids in bed and the house was quiet. Then out of nowhere there is knocking on our door. But it wasn't exactly a knock, it scared the living day lights out of us really, but it was a fast hard beat. So we were hesitant to open the door at first. Maybe this was the intent. Thus, when we opened the door there was a gift on our step. We didn't see who brought it and still have no idea who to thank for this incredible blessing. Seth put it on the table and pulled out the book "Christmas Jars" by Jason F. Wright. I had read the book a few years ago and commented how much I liked it. Next we thought we were going to pull out some cookies or some other holiday treat but, to our surprise when Seth pulled away the tissue both of our Jaws dropped...literally! We sat there stunned. I am still sitting here stunned, and teary eyed. What was in that Jar was not cookies but someone's anonymous and Christ like giving. It was filled with lots of coins and cash. Whether it was one families giving or several we are truly humbled by the gift. There are no words to express how we feel. We are still in shock and awe at how generous you are. With everything that we have been given our funds will be able to go further than we anticipated. Thank you.
We wish we knew who to thank, although we know that is not the point. However, how do you receive so many wonderful things and not give thanks? So this is the best we could come up with. I hope whom ever has given to us this year knows how incredibly grateful we are. Words cannot express the emotions and thanks. We are truly stunned by all that we have been given this year, and how much of it was anonymous. We give thanks to you all. We love you. We hope that sometime soon we will be able to pay it forward. In the meantime, we say thank you over and over. Thank you to our Heavenly Father who has watched over our family and who has blessed us by the people who surround us. We are truly surrounded by angels.
The Spirit of Christmas is felt in our home this Christmas season because of all the wonderful people we know and love. Thank You!
Lacey, Seth, Abigail, Brigham and Emily
