Easter

Easter day was beautiful in so many ways...the sun was shining in the bright Carolina blue sky, the trees and flowers were in bloom, the music at church majestic, the message thought provoking and touching (good job, Dr. Watson) and the kids too precious for words. Our hearts were full and also heavy, filled with joy and thankfulness for the abundance of our blessings, but also remembering those we love, struggling through a difficult season of mourning.

There were lilies in the sanctuary in honor of Leah's grandfather, Charles (Maka Charlie) and our niece, Grace. We hold onto the Easter promise for both souls- that this is only the beginning, that somehow, beyond all our imaginations and longings we will be together again. So this year, even if we can only say it in a whisper, we will proclaim- Christ is risen, alleluia.