{17} "A Christmas Miracle" - Love of Friends

After receiving my December issue of the Ensign, I was flipping through it and found the article "A Christmas Miracle". In it, the author, Lindsay Alder, speaks of the miracle that is her husband's life after a heart attack. She goes on to say how grateful she is for the love and help that they received from friends while Lindsay's husband was stuck in the hospital on Christmas Eve. They cared for her kids, made sure the house was clean for their return, wrapped presents, gave gifts of money and decorations, and even stayed to help decorate the hospital room. Having the support of their friends made all the difference during the Christmas season. Reading her story, Lindsay made me realize how important people are in our lives. I've taken time to look back at my own life and recognize the people that have impacted me for both good and bad. It forced me to reevaluate the effort that I put into relationships and the people in my life. Am I the friend to others that I would want them to be for me? I'll sure try to be.