Happy Easter

In recognition of the Easter Season, The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following Easter Message:

At this Easter season of hope and renewal we testify of the glorious reality of the atonement and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The empty tomb brought comforting assurance and provided the answer to the question of Job, “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14).

Because of the Savior’s resurrection we will overcome death and become the beneficiaries of His mercy and grace. In a world of trouble and uncertainty, His peace fills our hearts and eases our minds. Jesus is in very deed “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6).

We give our sure witness that Jesus is the Christ. Though He was crucified, He rose triumphant from the tomb to our everlasting blessing and benefit. To each member of the human family He stands as our Advocate, our Savior, and our Friend.

Because of circumstances beyond our control, our household has been very sugar conscious lately. I have been thinking that maybe it's a blessing in disguise and that it will hopefully give us the opportunity to focus on why we really celebrate Easter. Yes, our kids have had a little bit of candy and Calvin is now able to have eggs, but I am hoping that tomorrow is more about Christ's atonement and resurrection and those blessings he enabled us to partake of. I find it hard as a parent to balance and teach my children all the things I need to be teaching them,but lately I think things like this, and a few other things, are priority on my list.

(Thanks, Cheri)