Easter Fun

It hasn't really been a fun Saturday, but I'm still holding on to the blessings. This is Gracie's second Easter in Heaven. We still have the Easter dress my mother sewed for her to wear last year; hoping that she would make it to the holiday. Unfortunately, Gracie never wore the dress; having been taken Home that previous September. So, I'm just sort of remembering the fun times we've had on Easter as a family. There just seems to be so much going on right now that it's hard finding time to just stop and think. But, we are blessed, and we are thankful. It's Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday that can help me face days like this upcoming Monday. It's those days that have helped me say goodbye (for a little while) to my little girl down here. It's those days that have helped me survive my parent's divorce, the pain my wife and I felt through three miscarriages, the confusion of seeing people I love fall short of His glory, and all that will one day take place in my future. It's because of His sacrifice. That's the reason I know where I'm going, and that's the reason I know that my daughter is safe and loved. My love for Jesus is too intimate for words. My relationship with Him grows everyday. I'm just so humbled that He created this universe and still numbered the hairs on my head. It's just so beautiful. I pray you have a wonderful Easter this year. In the middle of the egg hunts and chocolate bunnies, I pray that you just hear Him speak your name this weekend. I am taking up a challenge presented to me by a former student; who is now a member of our church. This Easter, I'm going to remain speechless. He said I couldn't do it. I know I can. I'm just going to listen this holiday. I'm going to listen to what He wants me to hear. God bless, and have a wonderful Easter.