An Easter Prayer

Never before have been more aware of the gift of Easter. God has blessed me with so much. A beautiful home, a healthy family, a loving husband, and two children that bring me constant joy. I deserve none of it. At times, I am selfish; rude; quick tempered; discontent; judgmental; and ungrateful. I am anxious and unfaithful. But yet, I am blessed with so much. God is good; plain and simple. He gave us His only son so that we could be forgiven of our sins. He is patient. And He waits for each us to know His love. I pray this Easter that He will have to wait no more. I pray that I can be a better servant to Him and share His word with others. I vow to be a better disciple to my faith; to be a better wife to Garrett and a better mom to Mary Reese and Hutson. I pray that I can be more like Jesus; to see the good in all; and to glorify God through my gifts and services…

Easter Sunday was full of God’s abundant blessings. We started out the day by attending church services. We arrived to a packed congregation; God’s glory surrounded us. After church, Aunt and Uncle B joined us for Easter lunch at the house. Danny and G spent much of the night before preparing a crock pot roast, rice and gravy, green beans, creamed corn, and yummy country rolls for the occasion. After lunch, MR hunted eggs and enjoyed her Easter bunny gifts. This year, the bunny brought sand for the sandbox; sand toys, gardening gloves, and a water bottle for MR, and books and a pool float for Huttie. With near perfect weather, we spent the majority of the day playing outside and enjoying each others company. Thank you God for Easter; for the meaning behind this wonderful occasion; and for sharing your son with us so that we can live in life eternal!

Aunt and Uncle B spoiled the kids with all kinds of Easter goodies (books and candy for MR and a precious Peter Rabbit stuffed animal for Huttie).

The hunt begins

The sandbox was a huge hit with MR.

I’m sure Huttie will enjoy it too as soon as he learns that sand is NOT for eating. Until then, he’s pretty content in his daddy’s arms.

This is Huttie’s “Bubba” face. It has kinda replaced his “Stevie Wonder” face. If you can’t get a smile from him, its probably because he’s holding his lip just right and is afraid to move it.