Last Easter was a tough time yet greatly softened with the surrounding love of family, friends and even complete strangers...and comfort food too. This Easter, yesterday, was so different.
Frist, we went to church and heard the beauty of the Easter story. One of my favorite lines from the service, I don't remember it verbatim, but Jesus walks right in to the center of hurt that takes place in this life with you. You do not have to endure it alone. Ahhhh, peace.
That afternoon, our home was filled with family, laughter and food. The day was gorgeous as we spent time in fellowship with the AC off and feeling gentle breezes pursue us from the open windows. Soon after, we moved outdoors to an Easter Egg hunt, which proved quite fun. I haven't participated in an egg hunt in years. It proves to you how perceptive you are (always an OT). :)
Today, I also felt pregnant with Peanut #2 for the first time. Meaning, when I bent over to pick up something, I felt like it was increasingly more difficult than it was a week ago. Nausea has been ever present for a while, but I am starting to "grow".
I am thankful these physical feelings happened on Easter. Over the past couple of days, I was reminded how important it is to never forget or ignore the hard times, but don't revel in them. Don't stay living in that tough time. Jesus will walk in to it with you and walk you back out stronger. It doesn't mean you won't feel or cry, but for me, I know I can have the feelings and that a smile or laugh is not too far behind as I fight not to live in the ugliness of this world including the memories of last Easter.
Frist, we went to church and heard the beauty of the Easter story. One of my favorite lines from the service, I don't remember it verbatim, but Jesus walks right in to the center of hurt that takes place in this life with you. You do not have to endure it alone. Ahhhh, peace.
That afternoon, our home was filled with family, laughter and food. The day was gorgeous as we spent time in fellowship with the AC off and feeling gentle breezes pursue us from the open windows. Soon after, we moved outdoors to an Easter Egg hunt, which proved quite fun. I haven't participated in an egg hunt in years. It proves to you how perceptive you are (always an OT). :)
Today, I also felt pregnant with Peanut #2 for the first time. Meaning, when I bent over to pick up something, I felt like it was increasingly more difficult than it was a week ago. Nausea has been ever present for a while, but I am starting to "grow".
I am thankful these physical feelings happened on Easter. Over the past couple of days, I was reminded how important it is to never forget or ignore the hard times, but don't revel in them. Don't stay living in that tough time. Jesus will walk in to it with you and walk you back out stronger. It doesn't mean you won't feel or cry, but for me, I know I can have the feelings and that a smile or laugh is not too far behind as I fight not to live in the ugliness of this world including the memories of last Easter.
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Miss y'all and praising you and Matt's new precious gift. I am so happy for y'all.
Thank you Alison! We miss you too.
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