The first day was about giving instead of receiving. Here is the video for day #1. We watched the video together and then Lucky Dragon chose some stuffed animals that we donated to the local police station for their vehicles to give to children when they have to take them from their homes. He was so excited to do that.
As we were talking Lady Hiva read the scripture that correlated with the theme of giving instead of buying for ourselves. She asked what giving freely meant and I answered that it meant to give or receive things for free, or without money. Lucky Dragon said, in a secretive whisper, "That sounds pretty much like stealing!" HAHA. I guess in some ways in kind of does. I hope the message sinks in eventually...
We then went to enjoy the lights at Temple Square in Downtown Salt Lake City. This has bee a tradition for the three years we are here. Thankfully it was warmer this year than other years. We had fun looking at the lights, seeing the story of the Nativity told with life sized models and of course , our favorite, the Christus statue in the Visitor's Center.
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| The true reminder of what Christmas is about |
We also went to see the vending machines in the video and the long line of people wanting to "give" through the vending machine. Lucky Dragon wanted to do it, but I told him we could come back another day when it was less busy. We did go to the vending machine that gives out ideas of ways to serve others. He chose which one he wanted to vend and was so happy when it came out--he said, "Let's go give!" As we walked away he would be quiet for awhile then say, "Dust, how are you going to light the world?" I would answer then we would talk about the way that would serve others. He then would ask Lady Hiva the same question. So maybe the lesson is sinking in a little bit anyway.
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| The line for the vending machines to give #lighttheworld |
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