Blessed Easter Wishes

"However dim our days may seem,

they have been a lot darker for the Savior of the world.

As a reminder of those days;

Jesus has chosen, even in a resurrected,

otherwise perfected body,

to retain for the benefit of His disciples,

the wounds in His hands

and in His feet

and in His side;

sign, if you will,

that painful things happen

even to the pure and the perfect;

sign, if you will,

that pain in this world

is not evidence that God

doesn't love you;

signs, if you will,

that problems pass and

happiness can be ours.

It is the wounded Christ

who is the Captain

of our souls."

-Jeffrey R. Holland

Wishing you a blessed Easter. I will be celebrating my resurrected Savior, friend, example.

Happy day, msk

This Holy Week

Striving to be what I should and want to be--
In deed
In courage
In faith

Christmas Eve

Wishing you joy and happiness. I'll be reading Luke 2 tonight.
Great are my blessings. Love from a thankful heart.

Still Focusing on What's Most Important

Shared with love . . . yes, to YOU. And you know I mean it.

Two Preparations

I'm a little late...again...preparing my home and putting out some of my seasonal decorations. I didn't put all my Easter out but here are a few. Yes, I know you'll see my color patches but trust me, I have chosen the color and it is going up reasonably soon. Really. Oh and you will see all the before, during and after. After 25 years of white, this will be a big deal.


I was thrilled a few years back when I was able to find this figurine that truly depicted Easter for me...my Good Shepherd.

Maybe it's a contradiction to have my favorite picture of the triumphant Savior exiting the tomb with hoppy bunnies around but I do handle both just as I do with Santa at Christmas.

Somehow I like pink tulips at Easter and only bring them out then. Maybe I could bring them out for a baby girl shower. Anyone?????

Now in preparing my heart I will focus on three of my favorite pictures and reading Luke 22,23,24. HE did suffer beyond my comprehension for the sins of the world, mine included, died an horrific death willingly and

HE IS RISEN.

HE overcame the grave/tomb/death.

HE lives again as will we all because of HIM.

I am thankful for this time of preparation and being able to draw closer to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I Wish You A Merry Christmas!!!

"What can I give him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb.
If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part.
Yet, what can I give Him?

Give my heart."

-by Christina Rossetti

12.24.08

Sending you love and greetings for this Christmas 2008. No gift, of any magnitude could ever be found under my Christmas tree that could compare to the gift of my Savior Jesus Christ's birth, life and example. I testify of Him, I know His path is the only one that can bring eternal joy and family. I hope you enjoy seeing my family, my gifts that I love.

Bryan, Tessa, Morgan and Jake (Trevlyn and Mark's children)

Tyler

Owen, Annette, Holden, Andy & Penelope

Jesse, Asher, Parker, Ella, Jackson & Christie

DoriLinny

Merry Christmas