All ready for church! We headed to the early service because Easter is when EVERYONE goes to church. So the parking lot was to be a “team building exercise” of kindness. (according to Neil…teehee).
It did not erase the joy I had for going, however. To spend the morning with my sweeties and my mom was to be so special. AND….to be in 100% realization of the payment made for us by Jesus. It was fulfilled TODAY as he conquered death and made us all forgiven and given eternal life.
I had Tatum stay for the whole service with us, so she got to hear the message from Jamie. WHAT does the resurrection REALLY mean for us? It’s a very personal decision, and one day, Tatum will make that choice to receive and believe. (I pray for this for her)
We made our way home and took a few pictures. BIG SMILES!!!
I wanted to get started on brunch, (rosemary from the garden)
so we gave Tatum her bike early so she could play on it while I cooked.
It’s her perfect size!
After our yummy food, we headed to the living room for fun little gifts.
Coti even got one!
She sure had fun with all her little gifts. Thank you Mama and Doug for all the treats and clothes. (She is sure blessed!)
Then it was time to go through the resurrection eggs. Coti was sure ready!!
Each day, Tatum and I have opened one with our story of Benjamin’s Box.
Each egg has an item in it from the time of praying in the garden to his betrayal and death. Then the white one (the last egg) is empty to signify the empty tomb. He is RISEN!!!
We then read the story of the THREE TREES. I always weep during it. The Tale of Three Trees is probably my favorite children’s picture book EVER! The powerful message that God has a special plan for our lives is woven through the story of three trees that have dreams of what they want to be when they grow up. After years pass the woodcutters come to their mountain. Each tree has its special plan in holding a KING. It’s all about God’s love.
So amazing.
I’m so grateful for this day, my family, and all it means.
