As we celebrate this season of the birth of our Savior, we also celebrate the birth of our dear prophet, Joseph Smith. I am SO grateful for who he was, all he did, and his faith and willingness to obey even in the hardest circumstances.
Also, as we enjoy living close to Nauvoo, Illinois where so much history transpired, and being able to attend the Nauvoo temple, I am reminded of the Smith family and all they suffered there. I have such great gratitude for his sweet and strong wife, Emma.
I was able to play the role of Emma in the Martin Harris Pageant for a few years, and my reverence and respect for her grew to a very personal level, as I tried to portray her feelings while she stood by Joseph during those days of bringing about the Book of Mormon, I grew to feel like I know her as a sister. Today, my husband and I, and our little family are in similar age and family size as when Joseph was taken to Carthage, and I am humbled by her sacrifice.
I am SO grateful to Joseph and Emma and their young family for all the sacrifices they made for me, so that I might know of God and his Beloved Son, and what I need to do to return to them.
Merry Christmas!
Monday, December 22, 2008
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What a beautiful tribute Erika! And so eloquent:) Thank you for your testimony and the reminder!
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