Happy Easter!

I have to be honest, this morning when I woke up, I was a little sad. Michael had already left really early for work, it was raining, and I knew the challenge ahead of me to get myself and two small children dressed, fed, and off to church on time in the pouring rain (plus I still had some cooking to do for potluck). But God was kind. Madeline woke up and was singing "Behold the Lamb of God" when I went into her room to get her. As we had breakfast together we were able to sing the song together and talk about what today really meant. It was a really sweet time and the Lord used it to prepare my heart for worshipping and celebrating the Risen Christ!

We made it to church, almost on time, :) and I was greeted by my amazing church family who helped me unload the kids and food in the rain, leaving me so loved on and well cared for! Then I unexpectedly had to teach the 2 year old's Sunday School class which was an absolute joy. Not only did I get to spend time with a good friend in there, but as we read about Jesus going to the cross to the 2 year olds, again God was sweet to continue to help me meditate and ponder on Christ's sacrifice on our behalf. Although Michael wasn't there, and holidays are never quite the same when he is at work, the love and fellowship at our church was such a blessing to my soul this morning. I pray you all had a wonderful Easter as well celebrating a Savior who is risen and has conquered sin and death once and for all!

Enjoying the Easter Baskets after the "hunt" to find them yesterday afternoon

No Family pics this year, but here are my 2 cuties after church this afternoon, probably on a little bit of a sugar high from the candy in the Easter eggs they hunted.

Here is a little of Madeline's singing this morning :)

He "was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord" Romans 1:4