He is Risen!

Again I am overjoyed this Easter. It still boggles my mind that God would suffer and die on the cross for me, a black-hearted sinner. I praise Him for his mercy and love, and rejoice in his resurrection! Being a mom has totally changed my view on Christ. It is one thing to know in your mind how much God loves his children, but to feel in my heart the love for my child, I can feel how much God loves me all the more. It has been special this week to sit and contemplate it all before a great celebration for Easter. I pray that one day Piper will know the joy of salvation and realize the love of Christ.
We had a great first Easter with her! We got up and Piper got to check out her things from the Easter Bunny... she is so cute in the morning. There is a pic below. Then we got dressed and went to church. Piper sat through the service with us rather than going to the nursery, and she did a great job sitting quietly. Then we drove to the Taylor's for lunch with the family. Piper got to open her gifts from Nana and Grandad and she played a little with her cousins and her Aunties and Uncles.


On the way home from there Brian accidentally drove 10 or so miles with the parking break on and our normal breaks got overheated and quit working on the highway. That was a little scary, but we pulled to the shoulder without incedent and waited for a bit. We debated getting a tow, but after a few tests, we decided that the breaks were working again well enough to drive home safely. Thank goodness! Then we planted our summer garden: yellow and green bell peppers, jalapenos, 3 kinds of tomatoes, watermelon, strawberries, and some flowers. Piper got to lay on a blankie in the grass while we planted. She likes the outdoors. Now we are winding down and gearing up for another long week! Only 2 more months and 1 week until SUMMER! I can hardly wait! I just keep having to tell myself...this is the plan for me, have patience.