Wow, there are so many things to write about, but I'll just try to summarize. Easter is a very special holiday for my husband and it. It was during Lent that we suffered our first miscarriage. It was such a difficult time in our marriage and in our lives. We both turned to our faith for strength to get through and really learned about our relationship with God. I am thankful for that painful struggle, though it broke my heart, because without it, I would not have grown. I would not understand need to cling to my faith and let of ideas of how I think life should be in favor of a life that is better than I could imagine. I learned to let go and to let God. I am not a master by any stretch of the imagination, but I am getting better at it. When things disappoint...family, friends, job...I try hard to release it. I don't always succeed and I do vent a bit, but in the end, I trust it is all taken care of. And so far, it always is!

Today we had a mad-cap day at church. Hubby played trumpet (as usual) and I sang int he choir (which is new). Babies spent the morning being loved on by various parishioners int he church nursery. When they say it takes a village, that is no joke! I would not have made it to services without the help of various friends offering to pitch in...carrying babies, carrying diaper bags, changing gross diapers, helping me get into my robes. Total team effort today. And it is so hard for me to accept help! (I am learning that successful moms with happy babies know how to ask for help and take it when it is offered. I look forward to the day I can repay the favor to another new mom.)

Even with all the mayhem, I loved spending Easter with the kids. The egg hunt was so cute! I am so, so thankful to have these moments, especially after going through the dark valley of suffering. It just makes these special days with the kids all the sweeter. As the rector said during this morning's sermon, "There can be no Easter without Good Friday."  You can't fully appreciate all the blessings you have until you know times without.

Ok, enough theology. How bout some cute pictures?



So busy I couldn't get out of my choir robes for a while. But aren't my kids CUTE?!




Who needs eggs when you have a candy wrapper?



Discovering that the eggs open up...




...But not loving what is inside




Easter is so much fun!