Remembering Taryn Elkins and Kayan William Trujillo
Last year, 2016, I remember talking to Taryn about mid December and she was in this panic about not having a car seat for Kayan. It was funny how urgent she felt about it and so for the next few weeks leading up to Christmas I got on Amazon and started ordering one or two things a day from her registry and knew things would be delivered to her every day for the next few weeks. She could nest and get things all set up and feel more secure about having what she needed for him. She'd send me pictures of things and look forward to the packages being delivered. She said she got to know the UPS delivery people and it was fun. I'm so grateful I did that. So happy that it made her so happy to get her things for the baby that way. I know Adrian was living in a sea of boxes and "some assembly required" but when I think of that time it fills me with joy. I'm not sad when I think of it. I'm more happy than I can describe that she was so excited for everything. When your children are happy it's all you could ever ask for. And that's why I'm not sad now. She's happy. She's with her son. She has Kayan in her arms and she is more happy than she could ever describe. The fact that I know this is what makes this Christmas even more precious to me. It's really about what we can give to the Savior of the world. After all it's his birthday. My gift to him this year is gratitude and trying my best to spread the happiness I know exists through all he gave the world. I'm grateful for the knowledge that I will be with my sweet daughter and my precious grandson as soon as my mission on earth is over. What a wonderful thought that is. I can hardly wait for that moment. So I wish everyone a sweet Merry Christmas. May you find the gift you wish to give the savior and know his peace and love in your life.
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