This year the Christmas gift from the RS Presidency to the sisters of the ward was somewhat different than what you might have expected. Looking ahead, the RS chose a different route to inspire us for the new year. The presidency gave each sister a lemon. Why on earth would we give you a lemon? Seems odd, seems strange, and yet this simple gift has tremendous meaning to Sister Jessica Welsh, our RS President.
Please visit the link below and read or watch a little bit about her extended family members who have struggled and risen above the devastation of chronic cancer.
Cancer Claims Life of Utah Teen
Here is the letter from Sister Welsh:
Each day is a gift, and the onset of the a new year gives each of us the renewed opportunity to evaluate our role in our own happiness, and the happiness of those around us. A positive attitude can help us rise above our trials when we center our lives on the gospel of Christ.
President Dieter F Uchtdorf stated: "True gratitude is an expression of hope and testimony. It comes from acknowledging that we do not always understand the trials of life but trusting that one day we will. In any circumstance our sense of gratitude is nourished by the many and sacred truths we do know: that our Father has given His children the great plan of happiness; through the Atonement of His Son, Jesus Christ."
We offer you this humble lemon as a symbol of the possibilities a bright outlook can bring, and the joy of finding happiness in the unexpected. We hope you have a truly Merry Christmas, and a New Year filled with an abundance of 'lemonade.'
With Much Love,
The RS Presidency
This year our RS theme will use this quote from President Uchtdorf to inspire each of us to rise above our circumstances to see our 'day to day' lives with a fresh positive outlook and a desire to lift and bless those around us.
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