If you know somebody that is in the US Military, or on a religious mission or even a person confined to a prison, this is a great time to send them a letter from home. Although many kids love Christmas, it is often a time of loneliness for many, especially those who don't have a home or can't get back home. Find somebody to send a long hand note to. Nothing too personal, but enough to show you care. Christ is a part of Christmas and even St. Nick would agree. I found this letter sent to Pvt. Alma Coyn Jones during World War Two. It is from the LDS Bishopric of the North Ward in Nephi, Utah. I very much knew Bishop A.E. Smith and Counselors Robert Pixton Garrett and Albert Sells, and although they authorized it and signed each letter to the servicemen in their Ward, I also very much know who scripted and typed it. The words are very much those of LaVon Harris, a Nephite who would eventually wed Private Jones, once he returned home. You don't have to Marry the person you write but it will Merry them, and they may not get it til after Christmas, but it will be cherished, especially those in the Foxholes of the World.
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