Until We Meet Again

Thomas S. Monson shares the story of a mother who lost her son at war but learned he would live again because of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

HAPPY HAPPY EASTER MY DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!

I LOVE YOU.

The First Easter

We have Easter to remind us of the day that Jesus arose from the dead. All over the world, people who love Jesus celebrate his resurrection on this day.
He has risen so we too can live again after we die.

Happy (belated) Easter!!

The Easter Bunny Came For A Visit

Sophia and Steven have been fighting a stomach flu since Thursday. I didn't want them to miss church on such a special day and seemingly at the end tail of the cycle I took them to church with me, including David. Then, after church we had planned on going to Monica's (sis-in-law) for the annual Easter celebration. Unfortunately, the "runs" didn't let up so I just told Dave to take David there while Sophia and Steven stayed home with me. I thought that was the end of Easter. Wow! What a wonderful surprise. The Easter Bunny came to our house for a visit. David had already seen "him" at Grandma Bertha's (she lives with Monica) and was thrilled to see him again. Sophia on the other hand got scared while mellow Steven looked on. At the time I was on the computer working on compliance modules/exams for work on the Internet and wasn't thrilled to leave when David kept yelling for me to come because the Easter Bunny was here. It didn't quite register but the excitement in his voice was so urgingly sweet. Sure enough the Easter Bunny was on our back porch. I quickly grabbed the camera and took a couple of pictures before returning back to the computer. What a sweet sister-in-law I have! We couldn't come to the Easter Bunny so the Easter Bunny came to us. By the way, the kids didn't know that it was Monica in the costume. David felt special at the opportunity of seeing him twice and thought that the Bunny's next visit would be at his cousin Blake's house. Thanks Mon for your thoughtfulness!

The Infamous Easter BunnyCan you tell that David was excited?Grandma Bertha spoils the kids

David found 6 eggs with dollar bills. Score!!

Christ Is Hope

It’s much easier for me to come up with negative things about myself than positive things. Trying to be humble is one factor but I think the Advisory has really done a number on me. Lately, I feel easily discouraged so that leads me to be sluggish and defeated. But, my faith sustains me. I find hope. I see a light at the end of the tunnel. I am reminded that I am extremely blessed. Look, I have a great husband, wonderful children, loving extended family and friends, membership to the true church, an overall good life, etc. Such blessings and much more I am thankful for this Easter day. Yet, particularly in the spirit of Easter I am remembering our Lord Jesus Christ. This day designating a remembrance of the day He arose from the dead. Simply put, His resurrection gives all the opportunity to live again after we die. Moreover, the atonement that preceded His resurrection rounds out the great plan of salvation. Our carnal or sinful ways can't hold us down if we choose to exercise the redeeming sacrifice that Christ paved for us. Redemption comes to play through the repentance process and ultimately prepared the way that we may return to our Heavenly Father again to live in His presence forever. So, when we come to a point in our lives that seem hopeless, bleak, or even a point of no return; let's remember that Christ understands the agony and has paid the price to turn it around for us. There is hope. We sure have an awesome big brother!

Happy Easter everyone!

Happy Easter

Sophia ran a fever last night so I left her with Dave while David and I went to church. I had an Easter lesson for my Primary students today and it went well. I had one student absent and a couple of visitors. In total I had seven pretty girls in their Easter dresses. How totally cute! They all had something to share about their Easter adventure for the day but they came out of class knowing the real reason for the holiday ... Jesus' resurrection.

Since Sophia was feeling under-the-weather, we had to make changes on our Easter plans. Monica's house (my sister-in-law) is the hang out for the Easter fun. The family kids look forward to it every year. There's always special golden eggs that contain money and of course the best ones --some with confetti ... which makes the whole egg hunt so much fun 'cause everyone somehow gets some on their hair and such! Anyway, Monica was kind enough to pick up David so he can join the fun while I stayed home with Sophia (Dave went to work). David came home tired but with a happy face. Monica sent over food and of course Easter presents for Sophia from her and Grandma Bertha.

Happy Easter everyone.