Easter Blessings!

I have mentioned to several friends that I had really felt as though Satan was attacking my family recently with all we've been enduring. Then Easter came. It was such a refreshing reminder of God's plan, not only for me and my family, but for all people ... and He has had in place since the beginning of time. Yes, my family (especially me) has been really struggling in the last few months, but in compared to what Christ experienced during the week before His crucifixion... my struggles do not compare and are very temporal in the grand scheme of eternity. Yes, the Lord is molding us (me) and lessons are being learned, but.... The battle is won... and He won it for us! Praise the Lord!!!

Jeremy and I were able to attend a Seder dinner on the first day of Passover and it was so fabulous to look back through history and see God's plan for Israel and how we were included in that plan. Jeremy and I have casually talked about celebrating parts of Passover with our kids as they get older because it is a great way to teach the next generation (hence, the Jews reason for the tradition). Unfortunately, I didn't bring my camera, but it was a great time and tons of fun!

We spent Good Friday looking at a few houses and are praying about one in particular. On Easter, we headed to church and then over to the in-laws for a family meal. Someone asked if we were having a big, family dinner. I laughed and replied, whenever we get together it is a big, family dinner! It is such a blessing to live close to family and I love it when we can get together. Sarah and Kensey (Jer's cousin, Warren's, daughters) put together an Easter egg hunt for the boys to do and they had a blast! Here is a pic of them after all the excitement. I'm pretty sure Collin and Kyle both had candy in their mouths!

Here, Kyle is proudly saying cheese after showing his goodies to Daddy.

Tara is too little to get involved in all the action, but she seemed to be enjoying herself anyway.

Here are our adorable boys in their matching outfits.

I hope that each one of you were refreshed this past Easter weekend with the knowledge that we have a Savior that LIVES, who cares about us, and desires for us to have a relationship with Him not just now, but for all eternity. Praise God for his grace, mercy, and love!