The Birthday of the Savior

I currently have 6 grandchildren in my modest home for a before Christmas visit. We have had a fun filled and busy day full of Christmas spirit and there are a few hours left for us to enjoy each other in this holiday mood. As you might guess,  and especially since I taught the lesson in Relief Society today, I am going to send a short note to you.
I hope that you will have a wonderful Christmas no matter where you are or with whom you are visiting. (My family will be gone by then.) Please remember the simple story as told in Luke 2 of the birth of Jesus, a child who came to earth as did we all. Like us, He forgot his premortal  and learned a little each day. Since he was mortal through Mary, he could experience all the earthly things that can happen as a mortal, good and bad, but he was also partially a deity through his Father. All that he did in this life, he did as an example for us. He learned line upon line and grew each day, taught by our Father in Heaven. He purposefully gave up his life (for he had the capability to do so) that we could live again. He came to save us from mortal death and spiritual death. Now, I don't think you could find a bigger order any where!
At this time of year (actually all year), please try to recall that stellar night when angels came to sing and announced to the shepherds of the birth of the King. Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace. It is through living his example that we can be reunited with our heavenly family again through our works and through the actions of Jesus Christ.  Merry Christmas!

Your bloggess,

Janice