Monday, December 20, 2010

The Christmas Angel

A special visitor came to the library the last week of school before winter recess. Paula Poulson, who worked in the Bella Vista Library for six years, returned to share a Christmas story called "The Christmas Angel" by Pirkko Vainio.

Students and teachers were delighted to see Mrs. P again. Paula is a compassionate person who has suffered great adversity in her life this past year with the passing of her husband in September from cancer. She shared "The Christmas Angel" story with the children and expressed her appreciation for all the angels in her neighborhood that have helped her through this difficult year. Students and teachers who know Mrs. P enjoyed her surprise visit and will remember the message she left with them to do something compassionate for others during this holiday season.

The teachers and students honor Doug Poulson and the wonderful life he lived. Paula knows her husband is now an angel watching over her.

May we feel a deep gratitude in our hearts at this Christmas time for the gifts Christ has given us through the compassionate life he lived and the Atonement he has provided for all mankind. Merry Christmas!

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