What a great heartfelt post. It is always good when something like this can help us do a little soul-searching and come out the better for it.

Drama Mama told me about the new career opportunities, and I am really happy for you. Sometimes words like “you’re fired” turn out to be a blessing in disguise. I have seen several friends over the years land a much better job right after hearing those or similar words.

I would have loved to have seen you in the “The Christmas Carol”. We recently had a Stake Priesthood meeting where a line from the story was mentioned. It just happened to be in the segment you are in. Here is the exchange:

“And how did little Tim behave?” asked Mrs Cratchit, when she had rallied Bob on his credulity, and Bob had hugged his daughter to his heart’s content.

“As good as gold,” said Bob, “and better. Somehow he gets thoughtful sitting by himself so much, and thinks the strangest things you ever heard. He told me, coming home, that he hoped the people saw him in the church, because he was a cripple, and it might be pleasant to them to remember upon Christmas Day, who made lame beggars walk, and blind men see.”

I have watched a couple movie version since, and that section has really stood out for me.

Merry Christmas!

Love ya!