Time goes on

 I recently re-found this blog, and decided to give an update. Our little group did this challenge for three years, and enjoyed every minute of it. Since then, many of us have served missions, or are on missions. Some of us are off to college, and some are married with kids. Life has gotten busier, and we don't do this every year anymore. However, I hope that our story will inspire others to give a gift to Christ during Christmas time, no matter what it is. Most often, I think he appreciates your heart and your time, however that is given. We lived close to a temple, and decided to chose temple attendance those years, but we will probably have a variety of other choices as the years go on. 

I don't mean to say that the temple is less important to us now, I think it still holds a special place in each of our hearts and thoughts. Spending time in a holy house of the Lord, and providing salvation for those on the other side of the veil is an incredible opportunity, and one that I hope to continue to take advantage of often. As life gets busier, I would remind you that President Nelson spoke of the importance of spending time thinking about our covenants each week, even if that doesn't mean going to the temple in person. I would encourage everyone to do this throughout the year, and promise that doing so will bring you greater blessings and greater clarity in your life. I am so grateful for the gift that Christ is to us, and hope that we can all strive to be a gift to him as well. Thank you for taking the time to read about our journey, and good luck with yours!