Looking Forward to Easter!

This is a time given to us on our calendars to reflect upon the resurrection of our Lord, the overcoming of sin and death, of the new body, and eternal life. I was thinking this morning about the shortness of Jesus' years on earth - only 33. It was not too short, there were not things left undone, he didn't have a "bucket list" with items still unfulfilled. It was perfect, His life was exactly as God his father intended it to be, just as each of ours are, for those of us who are submitted to His lordship.

Jenny spend many hours a day sleeping, she doesn't have many items on her to do list, her calendar is not full of appointments, she is at peace. I take great comfort that She is right where God has placed her, in this place, at this time, totally at peace, knowing that on the other side of this life is one far better and forever.

As we mark this weekend as a time of remembering the death and resurrection of our Savior, I am so thankful that he has removed our fear of death and is our model of complete trust and acceptance of the grace and love shown by our loving father in heaven.

May all of you enjoy God's peace this easter....

Jennypalooza!

It has been quite a week - we celebrated Jenny's 52nd birthday in grand style. We started out the celebration with a family dinner with a few friends and a huge quantity of shrimp and grits, spending some time recanting all of the things that we so appreciate about Jenny. It was a meaningful and wonderful time. 

The 2nd night of the Jennypalooza was spent with another group of friends, worshiping together and thanking God for all of his goodness and grace that He has shown towards us. It allow allowed us to all be together as a family, a rare occurrence these days, so we had an impromptu family picture taken.

On day three of the celebration, we went out to eat with some friends and again enjoyed the Jennypalooza with ice cream and fried tortillas at a local mexican restaurant. 

So, it has been a wonderful week of celebration, family gathering, and worshiping the Lord. Also this week we have started meetings with hospice and will be getting together with them today to map out a plan for the future, as always we appreciate your support and prayers. Thank you all for your birthday cards, facebook notes, emails, flowers, chocolate covered strawberries, and all of the other birthday related kindnesses we are overwhelmed at your love poured out in so many ways...