Easter

Today was my first time fixing a holiday meal for the whole family.  Everything turned out great even though there was a small scare that the pork shoulder (or ham as Nick's family calls it) may not be done.  Nick's parents, grandparents and one brother were here.  We had a great time and stuffed ourselves.  

I love Easter.  By far my favorite holiday.  Last year I had this whole break down in the church parking lot about not being with my family and really celebrating the day together. My family always makes a big deal out of Easter--baskets, big traditional dinner, church.  This year it was much better--at least there was no break down.  Also Nick and I have focused on Passover and Easter this past week.  We had a beautiful palm Sunday service at our church and then attended the Maundy (Holy) Thursday service and the Good Friday service at Duke Chapel.  Both were just powerful reminders of what Christ did so that salvation as we know could be given.  Check out Nick's blog for a great reflection of the services.

Take a moment and think about what Christ did and how that has changed your life.