Easter Monday ~ Reflecting on Easter Sunday

We hope you had a very Happy Easter. I spent my Easter Sunday in church, sitting beside my hubbie and holding my little girl as I listened to the story of how Jesus Christ suffered and died for our sins so that we may have a right to the tree of life. I love to hear the story because it reminds me that he made the ultimate sacrifice for ME. Little ole' me who never did anything so great or deserving of such a great sacrifice. Its an amazing and overwhelming feeling to know that He loved me and loves me just like that. No questions, no if, ands or buts about it. Thank you God!

After church my family and I headed to Northern Virginia to enjoy Easter Sunday dinner with my sister and her family. It has been a longtime dream of mine to have our children play together and take photos together on Easter. I remember growing up, Easter always marked the day that we could begin to wear shorts. It was our unofficial start of Spring. Sunday was no different, beautiful, sunny and warm. I pulled out capris for myself and a dress of my little one. My sister's kids were dressed in pink dresses and shorts. Of course I got the chance to get those photos that I've longed for for so many years. Absolutely priceless.

Dinner was delicious and the ham was delectable, especially after a 20 day meatless fast. We ate well but did not waste and I devoured the most lovely lemon cake that Polly made from scratch. There is no going back to store bought treats after a cake like that! Everything was wonderful. Polly gifted my daughter with the cutest little Easter basket (see the photo above).

As I loaded up my baby girl and my husband drove us home, I was simply content. I was and am so thankful that God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. I am full of excitement and happiness in seeing my daughter enjoy her very first Easter and sharing that with her cousins, aunt and uncle and so satisfied with the life that God has blessed me with. I am as pleased as punch!

Continued Blessings,

Meek