I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love.

Christmas is here! I don't know about the 2 people who actually read my blog. But Christmas is the best time of year. Today I was thinking about the best gift I have ever got at Christmas. I couldn't think of one thing. Then I thought about the best gift I had given. I thought of a few years ago when my family did a sub for Santa who was struggling to make ends meet. That was the best gift I had given.

Service.

"It is by serving that we learn to serve. When we are engaged in the service of our fellowmen, not only do our deeds assist them, but we put our own problems in a fresher perspective. When we concern ourselves more with others, there is less time to be concerned with ourselves. In the midst of the miracle of serving, there is the promise of Jesus, that by losing ourselves, we find ourselves."

Spencer W. Kimball

I have been trying to think of someone I can serve, someone I can help. I keep looking for this great service project I can do for someone that can change there lives. Truth of the matter is, I have been giving simple acts of service without even noticing. I gave a 20 to a homeless man, who I felt a strong spirit he needed it. I sat next to a friend at work as he was passing on, and needed comfort as the veil grew thin. I thought I was helping them, when in reality they where helping me. I needed them more then they needed me.

Everything happens for a reason.

I am a believer in this.

Looking someone in the eye and Forgiving them is liberating
Praying for answers and finding them is strengthening
Finding something that was once last is relieving
making a fool of yourself and being able to laugh at it is priceless
Realizing that everything does happen for a reason is finding faith

Lose your self in service for others. I am trying. So that I can find myself.