ChRIsTmAS in NOvEMbeR AnYOnE?

 Yes an inaccurate depiction...deal with it

What an incredible experience to be able to go to the city were the Savior was born. I can't say that going to the "place" he was born was the most spiritual/uplifting moment of my life. It just felt super rushed and like we weren't wanted there. I don't know how to explain the feeling, but it definitely didn't feel as sacred as I was hoping for. With that being said it was still interesting to me to see the way that people worship and to listen to their thoughts and feelings. What made the trip to Bethlehem special was the opportunity to sing Christmas songs and have alone time at the Shepherd's field. There is where I felt the sacred/spiritual feelings that I was hoping to feel. To have the chance to sit and look at the place and then think and ponder about the event was awesome. I took that alone time to listen to some Christmas music and then to sit and think about what the birth means to me. I don't think I am going to be able to listen to the Forgotten Christmas Carols in the same way. What I experienced was not a huge choir of angels singing praises but rather just simple peace of mind and heart and a re-confirmation of my testimony of the birth and life of my savior. In my opinion that is just as good as a choir of angels.
Today in New Testament we talked about how being here will give us a different perspective and insight on things of the gospel and that has been one of the sweetest things that I have come to recognize. I cannot even begin to express my gratitude for this opportunity and for the growth that I have experienced and knowledge that I have gained not only about the gospel but about myself. It is awesome. The Lord really knows what He is doing.