Christmas Letter to Sean at the Lucas Family

Dear Kathi:
Well, as you already know your son is spending Christmas with us. So I prepared some stocking for all the 6 missionaries who are coming here. I spoke to all the Moms and they are all sending a card or a letter I can print and put it inside their socks.

Do you think you can do that too? I forgot to tell you the other day we talked.
I thought it would be nice for them to receive some words from their moms on christmas time, even though you'll talk to them later.

Anyway, thanks for your time, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your wonderful family.

Love,

Marcela



Dec. 25, 2008
My dear Sean,
How sweet of Marcela Lucas to think of us moms and of you missionaries. She's an angel in your life-one of many.

I hope you know how I feel about you. It's such a blessing as a mom to experience unconditional love. From the moment I felt you moving I felt love for you. Then when I finally got to see your cute face and could hold you, it became an overwhelming feeling, something every parent gets to experience. It gave me a small glimpse at what our Father in Heaven feels for us. How wise He is and how important is His plan. "The family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children."

As I sit here thinking of you, I want to share a few of the things I love about you:
Your spirituality-you seemed to know who you were and why we are all here from the time you were very small. The gospel just seemed to make sense to you.
Your faith-you never questioned the basics of the gospel or its principles. You always seem to move forward with faith.
Your sly smile-you have a cute imp-like and sly smile that I always love to see.
Your talents-you're always open to learning new things (a trait I hope you keep throughout life)
Your intelligence-you have an ability and gift in this area.
Your strength-not just physical, but in your ability to stand up for what you believe and have the courage and strength to be true to yourself.
Your wit-you have a quick mind and pick up on any nuances I tried to throw at you.
Your musicality-this is a gift from heaven to you and you use it well.
Your generosity-you have a generous heart and this I have learned about you as you have served your mission.
Your sense of humor-you have a dry humor that I understand well and it comes through in your letters sometimes too. I love it.

These are only a few and sometimes I get frustrated with the English language for its lack of verbiage that would enable me to write how I feel more eloquently. But I hope that I'm always able to let you know that I love you through my words, my actions and my prayers.

Have a beautiful Christmas day, enjoy the peace you feel being with the Lucas family and we will pray that you can find families who are ready for this same peace and joy in their lives.

I am always here for you. I love you very much.
mom xoxoxoxoxooxxoxo