Spring is inching its way to Nebraska. Went on a brisk walk this morning, Jersey in tow and was amazed at the transformation of the landscape. Yards freshly mowed, tulips and daffodils blooming, flowering trees trying desperately to put on a spring show but our late snows might have put a damper on that. Anyway, as much as some don't like spring, I love it! It gets me to thinking about flowers to plant, a garden to attend to and the end of school!! And this year, I will be ready for a different pace come the end of May!

Although I will not have a graduation or wedding to plan for, the Lord is keeping me busy with other things. Continued prayer and His wisdom is required for the work of the pastoral Search committee. Starting up a playgroup at school will be interesting. I do so want to spend some time with Bethany and Allen. Plus, getting to watch Harper grow and be a part of her summer sounds just plain fun!! And I want to experience some relaxed time, with sweet family and friends, just enjoying each other.

Now for some freshly brewed coffee..........fully loaded! Look out!

Good News!!

The resurrection story is still the best news anyone can hear at anytime on any day. I was reminded last night at our Saturday night service that Christ took the "sting" of death for me. I instantly traveled back 12 years, hearing the words from my dying husband that he was "kinda excited" for heaven. And why wouldn't he be?! Death had no sting for him for Christ bore it for him on the cross. What an excellent reminder for me!

This past week has been one of reflection but not always on the balanced, healthy side. My ever-present battle is to keep my eyes on Christ and to seek and desire Him above everything else. So today, I will chose to do just that even though my girls and their families are not with me. There is so much to praise God for if I just take the time and look.

A blessed Resurrection Day to all.

Age Old Question....

I must be getting old. My children remind me of that quite often but I prefer to blame all my mental lapses or whacked out worries to menopause. (I guess menopause does arrive as you are getting older, right?) Yesterday, I felt the need to beat it home from my niece's baby shower because of the looming blizzard. Rebecca just shook her head. I left early and could have stayed longer.

And I am finding myself telling people the same story over again and again. People smile nicely then say, "yeah, you already told me that." How kind of them......I wonder just how many times I do that and nobody says anything.

Just yesterday, I was doing some typing.........OK, I fess up! I was playing Word Challenge and I was trying to type fast, not one of my better skills. I caught myself typing words completely backwards or with letters all turned around. The ticking of the stupid clock flustered me which caused the mental lapse with the brain and the fingers. Well, at least that is what I am going to tell people now.

Yes, the years have taken their toll in more than one way but don't get me started. I hope that as "my outer man is decaying, my inner man in being renewed day by day." I pray that I have grown in wisdom and am hopefully trusting God more as the years fly by. It is difficult to measure your own spiritual growth so I guess I will not attempt it. I am just thankful that God knows and understands me and is patient enough to continue to use me as He sees fit.

Well, better get ready for church. Trudging through the snow doesn't sound like fun but I want to be there. Oh, that reminds me..........Did I tell you about the baby shower that I went to on Saturday????????