I hope everyone experienced blessings of His special season these past few weeks. I know I did. I also know I would not have made it through without my family, friends and the ever present Spirit bringing peace to my heart.
One of our favorite family traditions is the signing of the table cloth. We have a very large white table cloth for our dining room table that we bring out in December. Each family member is asked to trace their hand on the cloth and then write something they are grateful for from the current year, and include their name and date. We have a multitude of Sharpie pens in a variety of colors to choose from. We send it to our extended family in southern Utah but we usually have the time to take a quick trip sometime between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. Combine that with those that attend our various holiday parties, and we have a very colorful table cloth. This year we wrapped up three year's worth of hands as I included friends that stopped by check in on us; one of Carly's best friends that just returned from his mission; our 4-year old granddaughter that not only drew her hand, but a bracelet, a ring and a flower. But the sweetest part is when I placed my real hand over Nick's traced hand from last year, reiterating his gratitude for life, laughter, friends and family. I'm so thankful for this tradition...
May 2012 bring you all closer to His Grace in all you do.
Lori
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