A Late Post

We did color eggs this year... it was fun and the boys loved it. We actually enjoy it too. It's like doing a craft together - but we only do it once a year so it keeps it fresh. Then we had an egg hunt. Our neighbors happened to be out so we included their kids in it too which made it more fun! It was a BEAUTIFUL day and we even set up this little crazy jumpy house that was given to us. We discovered it has a hole that needs patched... but with only four of them, it held up pretty good and of course, they didn't notice :)



My reflections on this holiday are meaningful. It's once again another holiday that gets conflicted with earthly traditions. We're cool with the traditions, and they are fun, but we set aside separate time to emphasize to the kids why we celebrate Easter or Resurrection Sunday. For me, I love to dwell on the fact that I have full access to God b/c of what Jesus did for me. He paid the price for my sin, was my substitute lamb, He died instead of me. When God sees me, He sees Christ. And that means God is my Father... there is no fear, no condemnation.. I am His child b/c of what Jesus did on the cross. AND, the fact that Jesus resurrected is what makes it real. It's amazingly beautiful. I can call on God ANYTIME b/c Jesus lived a perfect life, died a sinner's death, and rose again to conquer. Thank you Lord!!