This year I argued with myself, whether I should do our Christmas Letter
But we hope it helps, in some small way, to make each day get better.
So I trust you will receive this poem, in the spirit it was given
For Christmas should remind us all, each day we should be living.
Lea turned four this year but she wishes she was twenty.
She always keeps us on our toes and makes us giggle plenty.
Her and her brother Loughlin were always best of friends.
Even when he swung her high, they always made amends.
Giles is in first grade and played soccer twice this year.
When he scored from the kickoff, the crowd let out a cheer.
The girls all really love him, young and even old.
He knows what he believes in; just ask him he’s quite bold.
Maya has so many friends and always has a place to go.
Only eight, in the third grade and her dad just can’t say “no”.
She loves the teachers in her life at school and at church.
To find a sweeter, nicer girl, you really need not search.
True’s ten and in the fifth grade; the toughest kid around.
If it’s football season, on the field, is where he’s found.
His team went undefeated and won the superbowl.
To serve a mission for his church is his greatest goal.
Cyrus is a trooper; he gets stronger everyday.
He’s walking on his own now; his next goal, football, 8 months away.
Lough and him were good friends, did so many things together.
So he’s grateful for the knowledge that families are forever.
As for our dear Loughlin, we miss him more than words can say
And yet we are so thankful for each and everyday,
That we spent together and all the joy we shared;
Hunting, fishing, working it seemed we did not care.
We know that fifteen years was not long enough to spend with our dear son
And now we look forward to the beautiful day on which our Savior comes.
We know Christmas is about Him, and about His divine birth,
His Atonement and Resurrection are what gave our souls their worth.
Christ showed by his example: service love and hope;
Each act of kindness on our behalf has helped our family cope
Through this difficult time of sorrow with the passing of our son.
We are grateful for the knowledge that our journey’s just begun;
That if we live as Jesus did and serve our fellow men,
There will be a great reunion where we’ll see Loughlin again.
So when Christmas Day is here and you feel that joyful spirit,
Give thanks unto the Father and please let your children hear it.
But we hope it helps, in some small way, to make each day get better.
So I trust you will receive this poem, in the spirit it was given
For Christmas should remind us all, each day we should be living.
Lea turned four this year but she wishes she was twenty.
She always keeps us on our toes and makes us giggle plenty.
Her and her brother Loughlin were always best of friends.
Even when he swung her high, they always made amends.
Giles is in first grade and played soccer twice this year.
When he scored from the kickoff, the crowd let out a cheer.
The girls all really love him, young and even old.
He knows what he believes in; just ask him he’s quite bold.
Maya has so many friends and always has a place to go.
Only eight, in the third grade and her dad just can’t say “no”.
She loves the teachers in her life at school and at church.
To find a sweeter, nicer girl, you really need not search.
True’s ten and in the fifth grade; the toughest kid around.
If it’s football season, on the field, is where he’s found.
His team went undefeated and won the superbowl.
To serve a mission for his church is his greatest goal.
Cyrus is a trooper; he gets stronger everyday.
He’s walking on his own now; his next goal, football, 8 months away.
Lough and him were good friends, did so many things together.
So he’s grateful for the knowledge that families are forever.
As for our dear Loughlin, we miss him more than words can say
And yet we are so thankful for each and everyday,
That we spent together and all the joy we shared;
Hunting, fishing, working it seemed we did not care.
We know that fifteen years was not long enough to spend with our dear son
And now we look forward to the beautiful day on which our Savior comes.
We know Christmas is about Him, and about His divine birth,
His Atonement and Resurrection are what gave our souls their worth.
Christ showed by his example: service love and hope;
Each act of kindness on our behalf has helped our family cope
Through this difficult time of sorrow with the passing of our son.
We are grateful for the knowledge that our journey’s just begun;
That if we live as Jesus did and serve our fellow men,
There will be a great reunion where we’ll see Loughlin again.
So when Christmas Day is here and you feel that joyful spirit,
Give thanks unto the Father and please let your children hear it.
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