The Gift of Service
The Christmas season is my favorite. The lights, the decorations, the music. This year, though, every time I began feeling all jolly, I found myself holding back. Our children are all wrapped up in the excitement and thrill of a promised bounty on Christmas morning. As a parent, the worry and stress over providing that bounty is sometimes overwhelming. I know that Christmas isn't just about gifts. And, I know that my children will survive if they don't get what they asked for. But, still, you want that morning to be magical. So, although, the season is in full swing, I was feeling hesitant to begin celebrating. Last week, I had the opportunity to do some volunteer service. Our church has a welfare program that helps people when they're having a hard time. Part of that program is the Bishop's Storehouse, where those who've gone to the Bishop (leader of our congregation) and gotten a food order, can get their food. I spent the day ...