Christmas at St. Claires

I think this was probably one of our most outstanding Enrichments. That says quite a bit considering some of our past Enrichments. We met a St. Claires shelter for abused women and children. We started the night off with a wonderful potluck dinner, visiting, and getting to know one another, followed by caroling and a Christmas story. The night ended with an appearance by Santa, who, with his helpers, passed out presents to all. The joy in the faces of the children when Santa walked in the room pulled at your heart strings. It was touching to see the children's excitement and hope in their eyes. One cute memory of the evening was when one child asked her mother if she could walk Santa outside because she wanted to see his sleigh. She kept insisting and it took Santa changing behind the building and walking to his car in street clothes to keep the magic alive for one little girl. Everyone felt the spirit as we realized how much our Heavenly Father loves these little ones. It was such a humbling experience for the sisters who attended. It made us so grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and it also reminded all of us that we are all daughters of Heavenly Father and He loves all of His children no matter what our circumstances. These sisters may be forgotten by society at large, but they are not forgotten by Him. It was a remarkable evening and a perfect way to begin our celebration of our Saviors birth. We are the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and it was nice to provide relief for sisters who could really use us.

Thanks to our remarkable Enrichment Committee for making this possible.