Event Recap Christmas Memories Fireside Chat

[Jeff Westover]

That's beautiful

 

[sugar142286]

This sounds so special!

 

[Jeff Westover]

All of this talk reminds me of a memory that was shared with us years ago -- it's always drawn a lot of readers

 

[Jeff Westover]

My Little Lie - My Merry Christmas

By Max Schilling We were in love that Christmas. Brenda was 19, I was 22. As students, we didn’t have much. We were kids, really. We didn’t know much. But we were both away from home, still trying to figure out who we were and who we would yet become. And somewhere along the line … Read more…

mymerrychristmas.com

 

[The_Escalation]

I'll share one

 

[Jeff Westover]

Great, @The_Escalation

 

[The_Escalation]

My memories of Christmas during my childhood aren't as vivid, but I just remember it always being a magical time of year. However, I can remember my sophomore year of high school...

 

[The_Escalation]

My church youth group had our annual Christmas party, and things were entirely different than usual. Instead of going to the church, our youth pastor took us to a farm and out into a large field at night.

 

[The_Escalation]

It was FREEZING, but no one seemed to mind. We all laid down on our backs and looked up at the night sky. It was amazingly clear and beautiful.

 

[The_Escalation]

Someone started singing Silent Night, and we all joined in

 

[Jeff Westover]

Oh wow

 

[The_Escalation]

Just a very special, heartwarming night

 

[Jeff Westover]

I think those simple memories are the best!

 

[The_Escalation]

Without the lights or usual fanfare

 

[sugar142286]

That sounds beautiful!

 

[Jeff Westover]

Guys, this has been a great chat

 

[The_Escalation]

(not that I don't love lights and fanfare)

 

[Jeff Westover]

I've learned something here

 

[Jeff Westover]

I have learned that we all have valuable stories we can share

 

[Rich]

That sounds so nice @The_Escalation