It has been years since I have kept up with this tradition, but this year I couldn't help think of doing so. So here is my letter to my Savior, full of gratitude and great wishes as we celebrate his birth into the world. (I speak in respect of Him in language of prayer).
To My Dearest Savior and Redeemer,
It has come to that time of year, Christmas. It is a time known to celebrate thy birth into this world. Not everyone realizes or sees it as that time, but I cannot go through a year without remembering the reason for the season. Remembering the sacrifice thou hast made for each and everyone of us for the love that thou has. For thy arrival and the joy it has brought to many.
This year I give my thanks to thee and wish thee a Happy Birthday.. I only hope it can be happy as thou seest those remembering thee and giving to others to show that remembrance of the gift thou hast given.
I can definitely say to thee that I am grateful for the gift of the Atonement thou hast given unto me. I know I don't always understand it fully and I continue and strive to understand it day by day and year after year. This year, has been a tough one and a blessed one. As thou does know I have had my tough moments as I work to be better in every way. I am so grateful for the gift thou has given unto me that I can be forgiven for the things I have done wrong this year that I can make them right and be more like thee. This is my greatest desire!
The example of love, charity, and acceptance of all. I have always known that is what thou does ask of all of us. I am clay in thy hands and I pray to become the mold thou does see me to be an example to those who care about that have not found thee or might need thee in their life and have lost sight of thee.
This world is turning cruel and I'm sure that brings thee sorrow. I pray that I can give a gift to bring love, care and acceptance to those who are in need of it. That I also might become better and turn to thee even more to learn of thee and become more like thee. I know I am not perfect and will never be, but I will always strive to treat others as thou would have them be treated and share thy love with others.
I am also grateful for the blessings brought this year. I am blessed with a great job and now a wonderful husband. We struggle at times to make it by, but remember to put thee first to remember the things that bring us joy and a great life each day. I am blessed with a great family both on my husband's side that has accepted me since day one and my own family who has taught me since I was born who thou art and the love thou brings into our lives. They have taught me to always remember thee and be the best that I can be.
Lord, I am blessed. It is because of thee that I am blessed. I know that I am a Child of God. To thee and our Father in Heaven I give thanks for my good health that keeps me going and living my life. I am grateful for the things in life I can enjoy. My husband, our animals, friends, Ward family and families as previously mentioned.
It is thee that came into the world to teach charity, love, kindness and mercy. Thou did suffer that we might be able to overcome our imperfections and be forgiven of our sins and "Though {our} sins are like scarlet they shall be white as snow,"(Isaiah:18).
I know the verse to be true. Thou have also risen from the dead and because of this we are also given this gift. Thou hast made it possible for us to do so also. Thou has also made it possible for us if we accept thee and do as thou would have us do on this Earth that we might return to live with thee. I know this. I don't have much to give for this season, but striving to be an example of thee I hope will be enough..
Happy Birthday My Lord, My Redeemer. I thank thee so much for all thou does do for me and those I love.
Love Always,
Holly Renae Coombs Donnelly
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