Saturday, April 06, 2013

Gift #279- Party Time!





This was the morning after the first day of Spring Break!  The kids are so excited to have 10 full days off of school.  We don't have too much planned.  Stay up late.  Watch movies.  Sleep in.  Maybe a few little day trips.  We are looking forward to a relaxing week.

Gift #278- A Picnic in The Park


Our first day of Spring Break!  And it was a beautiful one.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Gift #277- A Successful Hunt!


We had a wonderful Easter Sunday.  Hank returned home late Saturday night and that was a wonderful gift.  We went to church and then to the Easter Brunch at the club.  The kids played with friends most of the afternoon and then we had an egg hunt in our little back yard.  We ended the day by watching the movie HOP.  We didn't get the first picture of the kids in their Easter clothes!  But I can tell you that they all looked very handsome and beautiful!  I will try to recreate the picture next Sunday!

Happy Easter To All!


Gift #276- He is Risen!


I can think of no greater gift!  A Risen Savior!  His resurrection is my freedom and my hope and my life.  We can claim the victory that He won on Calvary and this is THE reason to give thanks!


Gift #275- His Outstretched Arms


My mom used to sing a duet in church with her friend Judy Brock titled Ten Thousand Angels.  I always loved hearing it and I remember being struck by the words of the chorus each time.  It is more than amazing to know that Jesus had the power to call ten thousand angels to set him free.  But he chose to take the pain and the nails and the suffering.  On this Good Friday, I am so thankful for the cross.  If it were not for the cross, we would not have the empty tomb and the forgiveness and hope that it brings.

They bound the hands of Jesus in the garden where he prayed
they led him through the street in shame.
They spat upon the Savior so pure and free from sin.
they said crucify him he's to blame.

He could have called ten thousand angels
to destroy the world and set him free.
He could have called ten thousand angels
but He died alone for you and me.

Upon His precious head they placed a crown of thorns
they laughed and said behold the king.
They struck Him and they cursed Him and mocked His holy name
and all alone He suffered everything.

He could have called ten thousand angels
to destroy the world and set him free.
He could have called ten thousand angels
but He died alone for you and me.



Gift #628- Finishing