joy.
we have had a beautiful, long weekend here.
it has been a much needed few days of relaxed fun in our home.
it was needed. things got suddenly busier & unfocused than they should be
and i'm so grateful for this time to refocus our hearts.
we spent a lot of time doing art, playing, cooking, telling the Easter story, talking
about how Jesus died & rose again to give us full life now and forevermore.
i've got that forevermore thing down--looking forward to the new world greatly--
yet, i'm realizing that i've lost some [a lot?] of my joy right now.
i'm thankful that despite anything else--sadness, hurt, longing, pain--
i'm called & empowered to have joy right now because of Him.
how did i begin to forget that?
praying you [and me] a joy-filled Easter & week!
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| five-sevenths of our crew :: 2011 |
Yes! Praying for joy for you (and for me). Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteThat picture of the five of them is so perfect and beautiful!
Love this picture of the kids! Happy Easter! As always, thanks for sharing. You're inspiring more people than you know!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture of your beautiful kids!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter Lovelyn!
beautiful picture!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture of your kids!!
ReplyDeleteHe is risen indeed!
ReplyDeleteLOVE Clay's shoes. So fun.
(We have those polka leggings which are still in the box because they are so thin I'm scared of holes at first wear. Oh well, sigh.)
Darling pic. :)
That picture of 5/7th of your kids makes my heart happy.
ReplyDeletebeautiful. i've been thinking the *exact* same thing about joy now...it's even on my list of thankfuls today. funny how often our hearts are in the same place. :)
ReplyDeletelove you.
What a beautiful blog you have! I just found it and I look forward to reading more! You have such a gorgeous family - Happy belated Easter!
ReplyDeletePraying for joy for you, Love. It's different from happy, naive bliss. You don't need that. But, Joy!!
ReplyDeleteThat picture of your five warms my heart (and makes me strongly consider having a big family). :)
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get their clothes?
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