Resurrection Sunday 2019

We had a beautiful week of preparation before Resurrection Sunday this year!!

Attending worship services together celebrating our Risen Savior 

is always the highlight of the day!!

Lunch together after a busy morning and a long car ride home made

a success thanks to crock-pot cooking!!

Several of the children asked and asked if we could do an Easter egg hunt this year,

and that was a fun afternoon activity!

{Someone found the golden egg!}

That evening we went back to church for the final presentation of

OVERCOME:  An Easter Musical!!

What a blessing to be able to be together this year to celebrate

our hope, our triumph over death, our Risen Savior!!

Valentine's Day

"All things bright and beautiful...."
Such a lovely day!!

Valentine's Day "Jesus Love" Tea

As a Mom in the thick of raising kids, I'm watching the Grandma's.
Learning what to expect when my nest is empty.
Gathering ideas for how I want to age gracefully.
Choosing what I am going to do and what I'm NOT going to do.
Setting some goals and preparing now.

There's a lady in my church who I aspire to be like when

my grandbabies start arriving.
She loves all over her grown children and now her grandchildren.
In fact, she loves all over everyone!
She exudes joy.....and hospitality.
She is a picture of this scripture:

"And above all things have fervent charity (love) among yourselves:
for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Use hospitality one to another without grudging."
1 Peter 4:8,9

She doesn't let her schedule, time constraints,

or space constraints limit her desire to share the love of Jesus with others.

Again, this year, I was inspired by her love of sharing

her beautiful things,

and delightful treats, and fun activities
with a gaggle of giggling, squirmy little girls

at the big Valentine's Tea Party she threw in her home.

What joy!
What love we all felt through her!