As has been a family tradition since I was a kid, we are again doing the 12 Days of Christmas for two families in our ward. Sione caught this spirit when as newly weds, we helped out with the annual Everett Family 12 Days of Christmas - that year for Helen Shurtliff, and she kept calling out, "Thank you whoever you are!" He realized the great delight that came to her and he was hooked! That tradition went down in history for the Toluta'u family to continue. (Helen Shurtliff has a double relationship with our Everett Family. She is a Bentley cousin of Grandpa Schuyler and was a mission companion for Grandma Ida. - There is quite possibly no other person on this earth that has this type of link to Robert and Janet!)
This year we are doing it for two families with young children. They are harder to do! They are more agile and quick to the door! They are also very observant and ask lots of questions of our kids at church. We hope that we can keep our service a surprise and allow everyone to delight in the reason for the season! This type of service has been a great benefit for our family! We need to remember the delight in GIVING and the joy in DOING for others.
We are most thankful for our many wonderful blessings at this glorious time of year and reflect on our Savior - the GREATEST GIFT EVER!
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I remember that year. Man, good times! I hope you had fun and didn't get caught. We need to do that but haven't been in one place for 12 days around Christmas for a few years. We sure love you guys!
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