Easter this year was a little different.

My dear, dear friend and sister in Christ decided to have a full immersion baptism as an act of obedience to our Savior.

She has been a devoted Christian for many years. As a loving sister, she has shown me support, encouragement, love, sincere friendship, and honest conversation when I needed it. She has been my prayer partner, mentor, a true friend, who has walked beside me through difficulties in this life and has always been an example of relying on Christ.

It was a privilege for me to witness yet another act of her obedience. I am thankful.

I share these photos because it was such a blessing to me to see the joy on her face!

That joy comes every time we know we are obedient to something our Savior reveals to us. Such a blessing!❤️

As an added bonus, I saw two additional friends that I have not seen in a while. ❤️

In the afternoon, my daughter and family came to visit. I thank the Lord for them. I thank them for coming. Sometimes, children “do their own thing” but I am grateful that they chose to spend the afternoon with us. Such an extreme blessing. I so enjoy their company.

I am grateful for Easter Sunday, a day that causes us to pause and reflect on our Savior. That He took that awful punishment for me- for you. Yet, He did not remain in the tomb. He lives! He guides us and teaches us what is important, what matters in this life and the one to come. That loving Him and loving others is our mission every day. He did not leave us alone to do that. The Holy Spirit helps us and prays for us as Jesus does. Amazing! The words to the following song, is are true!

He Lives

I serve a risen Savior, He’s in the world today; 

I know that He is living whatever men may say; 

I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer, 

And just the time I need Him, He’s always near. 

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! 

He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. 

He lives, He lives, Salvation to impart! 

You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart. 

In all the world around me I see His loving care, 

And tho’ my heart grows weary I never will despair; 

I know that He is leading thro’ all the stormy blast, 

The day of His appearing will come at last. 

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! 

He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. 

He lives, He lives, Salvation to impart! 

You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart. 

Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing

Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King! 

The hope of all who seek Him, the help of all who find, 

None other is so loving, so good and kind.

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! 

He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. 

He lives, He lives, Salvation to impart! 

You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart. 

I am grateful…

Grateful to my Savior

Grateful that He has been merciful to me.

Grateful for family that bless my heart

Grateful for friends

We all have struggles and joys in this life, I am grateful to the Lord that gives us hope and peace and places people in our lives to accompany us on that journey.

We are the lucky ones!