Saturday Night (Because We’re Not Rookie Churchgoers )
We started Easter…Saturday night. Because let’s be honest…Easter Sunday at church?
It’s like the mall on Black Friday…or a sold-out concert.
Everyone shows up. The “C & E” crowd makes their annual appearance.
(Not judging…just being honest ) Going the night before was such a blessing. It was so special. THE WHY Of our faith and how the UMBRELLA he provides through our “stuff” is always with us.
The next morning…I woke up not feeling great.
It was one of those “here we go…” kind of mornings. But I had planned a brunch, and I wanted to be present! (Literally and figuratively). I PRAYED:
“God, help me show up.”
I couldn’t go on the bike ride with Tot and Dad…so they went without me but TOT had her
hat on, and she brought Winston riding with her. I loved picturing that.
When they got back…it was time for the hunt.
And this year…
I actually hid them WELL.
I had the table ready…and of course we had to snap a few pics. I was so in awe of how much I’ve changed in 3 years. (Literally like 30 lbs and you can tell. ) TOT STILL IS GORGEOUSl
Three years ago:
YIKES. Tot is so stinking cute still….
But my honey and I still got it…He looks so handsome, and I’m starting to fill out again. Thank you Jesus.
Brunch followed:
Egg quiche, cinnamon raisin bread, sausage, fruit..
all with my little “Steph healthy spin,” of course. I think my mom even liked it!
We sat, we ate, we laughed.
And Coopy?
He was in the middle of it all, like always.
Watching. Hoping.
And sweet Ollie was right there with us too. It was a full house..full of LOVE.
Tot got one of those break-apart chocolate bunnies…
That poops gummy carrots.
I mean…
who thinks of this stuff??
And yet..it was the highlight.
Doug sent me this pic taken from the moon just the other day. I was in awe.
Just a small piece of HIS creation; OUR EARTH, and yet it is still relevant to all of us:
He is risen.
Yes, it’s a reminder.
That even when your body feels off…
when plans don’t go perfectly…
when life is a mix of joy and struggle all in the same morning…There is still new life.
New creation…..New attitudes.
A fresh start…again.
That’s what I loved most about this Easter.
It wasn’t perfect. (for sure), but it was real.
And somehow…that made the hope feel even stronger.
I love you Jesus. Forever and ever more.