Bonnie: Today has been a Sabbath full of interesting things! The first one was a charming story told in one of the Sacrament meeting talks--a Christmas story about two little boys, brothers, who went shopping with a social worker. Each had $4 to spend. They went several places and did not want to get any presents. When the social worker asked them where they wanted to go, they said to a shoestore. They pulled out a piece of brown paper with the shape of a foot they had drawn of their father's, when he was sleeping. They wanted to buy him a new pair of shoes. They found a pair, looked at the price and knew they could not afford it. Then, the salesman said that just for today they were only $3.99, a special one-time sale price. They bought the shoes and then had a little money for a few small toys. Later the father in his new, much needed shoes saw the social worker and was so thankful. What an example of two loving boys! The next surprise happened when the Bishop, at the end of the meeting, asked a visitor to come to the stand and bear his testimony. It was Jimmer Fredette who had come to sacrament meeting with a friend, 7'2" Jordan Bachynski, also a basketball player, before one of their games! He bore a marvelous testimony. Imagine the surprise of all of the Americans in the audience! The next surprise came when we opened up our "white elephant" gift from Friday night. It was a box of homemade chocolates. But we knew it was chocolates. The surprise came when we saw the card. They were made by the Stake President's wife, or maybe their family! They are yummy!! We are now on our way to the Stake Christmas Program. Maybe there will be more surprises coming. How I love this time of year!
All my love to each of you.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: Bonnie has pretty well filled you in on what has happened today. The Christmas program was nice tonight, but after starting for church at 11:00 this morning I am glad to be home. Hope your day was blessed. Love to all and good night brother.
Dad/Bob
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