Christmas Greeting 2010

(Note: Many couldn't open our Christmas letter so we have published a version of it here. Have a wonderful Christmas.)

A Mission Christmas Greeting to Family and Friends

Kenya, Africa - 2010

At this season of the year when we

celebrate the birth of our Savior,

our thoughts go to

dear family and friends.

In remembering you at Christmas

we share this poem that

has been meaningful to us.

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I WASN'T THERE

I wasn't there to see the star

That brightly led the way,

But I can have the Savior's light

To guide me every day.

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I didn't feel the gentle peace

That fell on earth that night,

But I can feel His Spirit

When I'm doing what is right.

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I didn't watch while Mary held

Her precious little one,

But I don't have to see to know

He is God's Chosen Son.

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I wasn't with the shepherds

When they learned of Jesus's birth,

But I can learn and share His word

With others here on earth.

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I didn't know the Wise Men,

With their treasures rare to give,

But I can give a priceless gift

Just in the way I live.

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I didn't hear the angels sing,

Hosannas sweet and clear,

But I can praise and honor Him

Each day throughout the year.

by Wendy Ellison

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Please accept this letter as our Christmas

greeting, and know that we

are thinking of you with love.

May this Christmas

be special, and memorable,

and the new year bring you

peace and joy.

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Merry Christmas with love,

Elder and Sister Blake