it always brings about a bit of a nostalgic feel. I truly have the best memories of Easter growing up. The day would always begin with an early morning sunrise service on the "top of the hill". Chairs would be set up outside so we could see the sun begin to peak through. In the midst of the morning fog, my dad would begin to lead the church people in some classic Easter hymns. Classic hymns always do something to my soul, I just love them. (I even walked down the aisle on our wedding day to Amazing Grace.) We would then go inside to the smell of bacon and have a delicious breakfast made by the hands of the church folks. Sweet fellowship.
Next, we would scurry home, I would change into my new Easter dress, and off to church. The words to the songs sung on Easter morning sitting in those church pews will forever be etched in my mind.
"the tomb is empty praise be to God, the tomb is empty, praise be to God, the tomb is empty, praise be to God."
"He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today, He walks with me and talks with me, along life's narrow way, He lives, He lives, salvation to impart. You ask me how I know He lives, He lives within my heart.".
Ofcourse, after church, the memories would continue with a delicious Easter meal that my mom had worked so hard to prepare on Saturday afternoon. After our bellies were full from lunch, my sister and I would dive into our Easter baskets to see what yummy goodies the "Easter bunny" (aka mom) had brought us.
I am not quite sure what fancy dresses, the Easter bunny or eggs have to do with The Cross and the resurrection, but I surely believe that God is smiling down on his children as we celebrate such a beautiful day. I believe it makes Him happy when He sees the pure joy on the faces of His sweet babies as they search so intently for those colorful silly Easter eggs!
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.As Christians, we should live in a spirit of gratitude every day for the priceless gift of The Cross. As Will and I continue to walk through this life Raising Ruby (hhmm...sounds like it could be the title of my next blog post), I can only pray that she fully understands the significance of Easter, and that she clings on to The Cross, knowing that Christ died for our sins and rose again so that He may live forever in our hearts and we may have eternal life.
I pray that Ruby's roots are already beginning to grow deep.
I hope you are all enjoying this sweet day and soaking in the meaning of it all.
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Now, bring on The Peeps!!!!
