I love my Savior, and I'm always trying to love Him more. For His birthday this year, I'm trying to give Him something everyday, whether it's a little bit more of my heart, forgiveness of another, or acts of service.
Why am I doing this? I have this moment that I'm looking forward to, a memory that I haven't made yet.
It's Christmas day. I go somewhere quiet, perhaps in the middle of a park early in the morning, and I sit with my best friend the Savior. There is a feeling of love, peace, and familiarity; I know Him so much better than a year ago. As we watch the sunrise, we reminisce about the wonderful experiences that we've had together in the past year. Both He and I know that I've done my best to never leave Him, to accept His Atonement and let my light shine (Matthew 5:16). Our relationship is strong and deep.
That's a beautiful memory that I want to make and wouldn't replace for the world.
It's my birthday today, but that's not terribly important. On my birthday, I'm trying to remember His birthday.
Today, I went out of my way to show gratitude for some people that are undervalued. I've been helping out in the special ed classes at Provo High School lately, and let me tell you, those teachers and peer tutors are absolutely fantastic. Annabelle knows how to love her students and firmly help them progress. Lucy has a great sense of humor that makes her students laugh, and she truly cares for and empathizes with them. Jeff recognizes their capability and helps them reach it. The student peer tutors are kind and patient. These people have hearts of gold, and I'm really grateful that I've been able to know them a little bit better over the course of the last few weeks.
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