Comments on: First Person: We Didn’t Miss Christmas https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/12/10/first-person-we-didnt-miss-christmas/ Who We Are, What We Believe, How We Live -- Glimpses into Latter-day Saint Life Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:41:16 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amanda D https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/12/10/first-person-we-didnt-miss-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-12155 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:15:16 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=4225#comment-12155 This brought tears to my eyes. Each year, I pray and hope that my children will see more of Christmas than presents. Thank you for sharing your story.

]]> By: Pam C. https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/12/10/first-person-we-didnt-miss-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-12111 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:22:42 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=4225#comment-12111 Thank you for sharing this poignant experience to enrich our holiday season.

]]> By: Janelle https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/12/10/first-person-we-didnt-miss-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-12106 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:56:29 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=4225#comment-12106 This was beautiful Shawna. Prayer is in and of itself a marvelous gift.

]]> By: jendoop https://womenseekingchrist.org/2009/12/10/first-person-we-didnt-miss-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-12105 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:01:08 +0000 http://mormonwoman.org/?p=4225#comment-12105 It is so hard to appreciate the most important gifts in our lives because they are usually so consistent and ever present – a new day, family members, food, God, etc. Only times like the one you describe put things into perspective. I wish I could appreciate more without going through a crisis to realize the richness of life.

I’m sorry that you and your daughter had to go through this, but I’m glad you were able to find good in it.

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