Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Merry Christmas

Apache Junction, AZ

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A Christmas message from Bishop Gary E. Stevenson:

This Christmas, as the spirit of the season permeates our hearts, let us do something that expresses our feelings in an outward way, showing that we understand that the babe born in Bethlehem is the real Redeemer. President Howard W. Hunter gave some practical advice that helps us do that:

“This Christmas, mend a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust. Write a letter. Give a soft answer. Encourage youth. Manifest your loyalty in word and deed. Keep a promise. Forgo a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Apologize. Try to understand. Examine your demands on others. Think first of someone else. Be kind. Be gentle. Laugh a little more. Express your gratitude.  Welcome a stranger. Gladden the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth. Speak your love and then speak it again.”

My mother made this Nativity set for me at least 35 years ago. It is one of my most treasured possessions.

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Merry Christmas and may your heart be filled with love and peace.

The Dixon’s – Jim, Sandie, Scooter, and Skittlez

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27 comments:

  1. Donna KDecember 24, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    Merry Christmas to the Dixons from the Krecklows!! I hope Scooter is getting better. Wonderful post!

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  2. Big DudeDecember 24, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    We hope you and Jim have a wonderful Christmas.

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  3. Paul and Marti DahlDecember 24, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    A nice message for Christmas, and every day. Merry Christmas!

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  4. Betty GraffisDecember 24, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    What a better world it would be if we all applied that message to our own personal lives. Merry Christmas

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  5. our awesome travelsDecember 24, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    Merry Christmas!

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  6. Bob and JoDecember 24, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    Merry Christmas

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  7. Ray and Cindy WarnerDecember 24, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    Merry Christmas, Jim and Sandi.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 24, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    Wishes from me to you for a peaceful Christmas.

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  9. John HedgesDecember 24, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    Merry Christmas to the four of you.

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  10. DianaDecember 24, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    Merry Christmas! Hope to meet up with you in February.

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  11. Carol KDecember 24, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    Enjoy a blessed Christmas, Jim and Sandie!

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  12. UnknownDecember 24, 2014 at 11:02 PM

    Such a beautiful post Sandie! Wishing you and Jim all the best at this special time of year.

    Sharon

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  13. billandjanrvingtheusa.blogspot.comDecember 25, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    Merry Christmas, Jim, Sandie, Scooter and Skittlez

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  14. Janna and MikeDecember 25, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Merry Christmas to you all Sandie!

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  15. DianeDecember 25, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    Merry Christmas!

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  16. Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009December 25, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    Wishing you both a merry, joyous and blessed Christmas day! Love to you both.

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  17. DebbieMDecember 25, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    Merry Christmas to you all!

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  18. Rick WatsonDecember 25, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Great advice y'all. Merry Christmas.

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  19. RickDecember 25, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    Merry Christmas Jim and Sandie.

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  20. Karen and AlDecember 25, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Merry Christmas.

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  21. JODecember 25, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Merry Christmas and also to the pups

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  22. Chuck and Anneke's RV travelsDecember 26, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Hope you had a great day!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 26, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    What lovely advice. I'm working on it.

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  24. Wanderin'December 26, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Hope you and Jim had a very nice Christmas.

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  25. djkark1osiDecember 27, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Jim and Sandie
    Susie's mom passed away last week. We had to make a mad dash back to Connecticut for the funeral. Will be back in Tempe, AZ at the Tempe Travel Trailer Villa Tuesday. Hope to see you soon.

    Dave and Susie

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  26. Rick WatsonDecember 27, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    I hope y'all had a great Christmas and that 2015 is the best year yet for you and your family.

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  27. JackDecember 28, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    A little late in writing, Sandie, but hope you had the best Christmas and wish you and Jim great joy, wonderful health, and peace of mind in the new year.

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Thanks for visiting today. I look forward to reading your comments. Have a beautiful day.

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