Happy Easter to all....

Natalie, Andrew, and I were all trying to figure out tonight on the telephone what the Easter Bunny has to do with Jesus rising from death. Andrew found some explanation saying that eggs are the symbol for rebirth... it went on and on. Anyway, we still didn't get it. What I do get is that Jesus went through all that pain and suffering, so we can have life eternal. Nothing to do with a bunny to me. I was reminded that when Jesus was on that cross he was thinking of ME and how much He loves ME. How humbling is that? He makes me want to be a better person for Him, and I will try harder every day. I know I will fail at times, but I also know that He will be there to pick me up and push me on. He is my strength and my salvation.

Anne Pearce is somewhere in Guatemala City tonight, and I am sure that Carolina has taken her to some of the Guatemalan festivities. Guatemalans celebrate Easter all week long, and I know it is a wonderful time down there right now. I hope they took some pictures for us, so AP can see how she celebrated her first Easter. I have comfort knowing that next Easter our little angel will be here with us. I am sad she can't be now, but I am so thankful that she has wonderful people caring for her. I also know that Jesus is watching over her and holding her until I can. I pray for us all to have peace and strength in the knowledge that our Savior is with us all. On this Holy Day I pray that we all realize the magnificence of the gift He gave us so long ago. It is the gift that truly keeps on giving!

Love you all,

lou