Easter Blessings

Spring is here...at least today it is here. The weather has been crazy, but I am looking forward to digging in the dirt and working outside in the yard. I love spring. I love how everything comes back to life. I love to see the daffodils and the tulips, hyacinths, crocus, the leaf buds on trees and the perennials poking their heads up out of the ground. Yesterday, Justin and I got to teach the three and four year old primary class at church. They were so much fun. We talked about Easter, and the reason we celebrate it. We talked about why Easter is celebrated in the Spring and how when the plants all come back to life, it reminds us of Jesus being resurrected. We went on a walk around the church looking for signs of life in the plants and trees and flowers. Those little boys were so amazing and full of faith. They are pure and untainted by society and the world around them. It was such a neat experience. I am deeply grateful for this Easter season, for the chance to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ, our Savior. It brings me such joy to know that He and our Father in Heaven have a plan for us. The knowledge of an eternal life with those I love is comforting and brings me peace. How grateful I am too, to have parents who have taught me these things, and have shown me, through their examples, how to live worthily of the blessings we may receive.

Speaking of blessings...for those of you who get on this blog to hear how my dad is doing and not to hear my rantings, I will get to it. Please forgive me for adding my own feelings. I can't help but feel blessed being among so many good family and friends. Dad is doing wonderfully. He has, as many of you know, been on a trial drug along with his chemotherapy. He is still taking the chemo very well, and still looks so good. Although we don't know whether he is taking the actual trial drug, or just a placebo, we are hopeful that he is on the drug. He says that he has a new symptom, which has been said is common with this trial drug. He also gets to have more frequent PT scans, which he had a few weeks ago. The most recent scan shows he is continuing to improve and the cancer is shrinking. Dad is still as positive as ever and we are hopeful and optimistic as well.

I hope that all is well with those who may still occasionally check this blog. I am sorry for the time between postings. I haven't been very good at updating this blog, and I apologize. Thanks, as always for your thoughts and prayers. Until next time, Happy Spring!