Happy Easter

Easter weekend is always special to me, primarily because it’s an opportunity to focus on Christ. While our girls were growing up, we tried to keep our Sundays focused on the Savior, so we did Easter egg hunts on Saturday.

Most of our girls have continued that tradition, and last night we were invited to the Browns to have dinner and enjoy their Easter egg hunt with them. It was nice to be part of a hunt again, watching young children search excitedly for eggs, having them invite us to come help them. . . I’m so thankful for grandchildren! 

Tonight, we had Sunday dinner with everyone (except for the Douglasses, who are out of town), and we gave each familiy a few Christ-centered Easter gifts. We traditionally give each family a children’s picture book (this year’s choice was a hidden picture book called “Who Is This Jesus?”), and this year we also have a Christus statue for each.

I also found some fun chalk eggs for the grandchildren, as well as chocolate-covered raisin eggs. (They look—and taste—a lot better than they sound!)

But mostly tonight we focused on our Savior and what He did for us and how our lives are full of hope because of His sacrifice and resurrection.

I hope your Sabbath was joyous too!

Comments

[Sandra J]

I so appreciate the fact that you are a woman of faith. Blessings to you and your family. "He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said".

[Beth Steel]

Loving the pics of the grandkids with their baskets. We took some of our Riley too. Who knew there could be so much joy just watching her find the eggs that her Papa had hidden for her.
My focus lately has been to see the "Joy" in the little things that come our way each day. Thank you so much Shelli for your spirit of sharing your faith and family with all of us.

[Debi Pippin]

My Easter was nice too as I spent it with my daughter's family. I attended her church service and listened to her as she shared her talent of singing. Rejoicing that our God is Alive and lives within my heart!
Love to you sister Shelli and family.
Debi Pippin

[Anne]

Hello Shelli so lovely to share your post. My children and grandchildren spent Easter together this year. DH and I were with my Mum who is 83 and recently had keyhole surgery to remove her appendix. So it was lovelt t share your 'egg hunt'. I have just become a demonstrator and it is because of your faith that I decided to go ahead. Blessings to you and your famil. Anne x

[Judith Oveson]

Hello Shelli!
Happy Easter to you too all the way from Germany (although I know it is a little late already but it should never be too late, right?!) He lives!
Thanks for using opportunities to give some insight not only in your creative and personal life but also in your spiritual life.
We share the same faith and I always enjoy reading about you and your family and especially how you spend time with each other.
All the best for you and your loved ones!
Judith Oveson

[Dona S]

Shelli,
Thank you for the grace with which you share your faith. I was raised in a home where your faith was probably the most private aspect of your life. Yes, we were in church numerous times each week... it's just that we were taught that our faith should be evident in our actions, not our words.

Today when the air waves are crammed with folks proclaiming their beliefs [and usually asking for money] and denigrating the heartfelt faith of others, you stand out as someone who shows their faith through their good works. Thank you.
Dona