We had a very nice Easter weekend with our family here on Saturday. We colored eggs, cooked food, hunted for eggs, and just enjoyed each other. I hope yours was wonderful, also. We've had cooler weather this last week, but some much needed rain and still very nice. We planted a lilac bush tonight and put out a pot of flowers by the front door. We have some smaller pots to fill another day. Thought for the day Spring. It brings new life, new growth, the miracle of resurrection recreated each year before our eyes. My heart is stirred fresh to seek the Lord in a way that allows Him to do new things in me. I feel the longing; I bring it to Him; I want Him to have His way. I have felt this before, but I lack direction. I don't seem to come away with a plan. Perhaps that is because plan is not what Jesus is after; He wants relationship. With me. I need Him. Fresh. New. Resurrection. What will it lead to? I have no idea, but it will be awesome. Give Him full access and let Him lead the way knowing that He does all things well. He will fulfill His purpose for my good and His glory. Thank You, Jesus!!!

Wind Chimes and Birthdays

These are the beautiful wind chimes that our kids gave me for my birthday. I just got them at Easter and I'm really enjoying them. They have a wonderful tone, and, as you can see, they are very nice to look at, too! Thanks, everyone!!!

Speaking of birthdays.....today is Kelli's birthday!!!!! It was great to celebrate with you, honey!!

We had a very nice weekend with kids coming and going. The cousins had a great time playing together, coloring eggs, celebrating Tre's and Kelli's birthdays, going to church, hunting for eggs, and eating. Wow, no wonder I'm tired! I don't know how they keep going and going, or how their moms begin to keep up with all the demands of keeping up with them and working as well! It makes me realize how old I am!! It sure is fun to be a part of the craziness, though! Thanks to all of you for sharing your lives with us!!!!!

Tomorrow Jon goes back to four 10-hour days each week. In fact, some days may be closer to 12 hours. That means we'll be getting up at 5:00 so he can be at work at 6:00. He's already in bed, and I'm hoping to be there in about a half hour.

Happy Easter

Happy Easter everyone...it's 9:00 p.m. Easter Sunday. We had a wonderful weekend...Jon, Kelli, Bria, and Emmy arrived Wednesday night and spent Thursday and Friday with his parents. Greg and Megan came on Saturday morning and we all met Tabbi, Tre, and Tru at the zoo for the day. It was really perfect...sunny, comfortable, calm...that is, the weather was calm. The group was very active and had a great time. With all the out of towners staying here till today, Trever, Tabbi, Tre, and Tru all came over here today, and after church we had a big brunch complete with Jon's biscuits and gravy. Around 2:00 they started filtering their way back out of here and had all left around maybe 3:30. I hope you had a great weekend, too.

Thought for the day

It is such a blessing to see all our kids together again. Greg missed Christmas here, so it's been almost 2 years since they were all together at the same time. They had a really good time I think, but it can't compare to the deeper joy we had in seeing them together. Is that how God feels when we enjoy the company of any of His other children? Whether they are in our family or in His there must be joy for Him when we love each other.