Mistakes

Ever wonder what it must be like to be a Santa this time of year? I do. I wonder if they hear stuff that PTA moms and parent helpers hear when we are in the classrooms, or Sunday school teachers get wind of each Sunday. Kids volunteer some amazing, otherwise embarrassing information at times. I am sure Santa is not immune from hearing some of those things

At the same time, Santa's lap can be a pretty fervent point of self reflection for the truly honest child. I loved this comic from the local paper this weekend. Zoe is a mischievous little girl, so it makes me smile to see her have reason to pause as she talks to the Man in Red.

Luckily, when we have mistakes that were made, and we all have them, there is always hope for redemption. That is the beauty of the Savior's atonement. That is the reason for the joy and celebration as we commemorate the birthday of Jesus Christ. I am grateful to know that second chances are always available as I turn to Him, who offers forgiveness of my mistakes as I humble myself to His will.