Week 6

Can you believe I've been home for 1 1/2 months now! I worked Mon-Thur with Lauren the lamb:) So much fun! We did a lot with her Tango and some physical exercise like jumping on the trampoline, walking around, going to the park. We read several books, especially Dora books. Bless that little girl! She's gotten so big since I knew her (around 18 months old?)!!

Tomorrow brings Easter. The story of Christ's birth rings throughout everywhere I turn. Radios, churches, movies, even commercials. I am so thankful Alison and I saw our church's Easter pageant last week. I cried through parts just because I could look past knowing the actors and actresses and dancers and stage crew and could just see this really happening 2000 years ago. I pray that God blesses each person that was involved with that ministry! I also pray for those that accepted Christ because of the pageants and those that are still deciding:)

It's hard during Easter pageants for me because I remember loved ones gone ahead already to worship God face to face. Buddy Wood was an amazing man of God that I didn't get to talk to a lot personally, but saw his love for his Savior and others during his life, even when he was sick. I remember a few other gentlemen who were also ill, such as Mr. Arndt and Mr. Britton (the elder). What's hitting me hardest right now is the death of my dear friend Mrs. Usher. She died 11/11 last year, while I was in the midst of student teaching and work. I still remember breaking down at my "desk" in the hallway and running to the bathroom to cry. I don't think I will ever be able to wrap my head around the idea that she is gone from this earth forever. She doesn't want to come back to her earthly body; I suppose when I reach heaven, I'll feel the same way. However, the way she touched hearts was unmatchable. She worked as the main seamstress in the Easter pageant, so when I was still dancing in it, I would get to see her at least once every other week, then daily as the pageants commenced. She had such a heart for God that is unlike anyone I've met....and I just miss her dearly. (I've been bawling my eyes out since I started typing this....how silly is that??)

Lord, please help me make it through tomorrow focusing on the birth of Your Son, the Life of Your Son, the compassion of Your Son, the Death and Sacrifice of Your Son, and the RESURRECTION of Your Son! Hallelujah, He is Risen!