Yes, I have fallen behind, but this will be a big catch-up, with lots of pictures, and it's EASTER!! A perfect time to begin again!
Praise be to God! What a glorious season.
Coming out of Lent, winter, and things that weigh us down, we find Spring, New Life and Jesus, risen and Glorious! In this I find all my hope. There will be renewal and there will be grace for the Truth to be found again. Thank you Lord!
So much has been going on! I am excited for the warmer weather. We have had some truly beautiful days. The chill has returned for a few days, but it is on it's way out.
Things are blooming all over the place!
The flowering pear is putting on a great show, and the flox in the flower beds is just beautiful. It's short and sweet, but I love it while it's in bloom.
Cora has been having a blast in the yard. She is really loving the game of fetch. I love it too, because it wears her out! We have also been walking downtown and she has tons of energy, so I am extending the distance gradually.
We moved the futon out of the office, because there was no way to comfortably watch TV in the basement. We moved two chairs up to the office and Cora made herself right at home in one of them, so I guess she approves.
Last week was Holy Week, and it was really nice. We had morning Mass for the first three days of the week, but then, because of Triduum, we had Morning Prayer Thursday and Friday, and that was wonderful. Paul and Madi came down for Easter and were here on Thursday for dinner and then we went to Mass. It was so nice to have them here.
Good Friday was very good indeed. We had morning prayer again and then we had the 3:00 service and veneration of the cross. What a blessing!
Saturday was Madi's birthday! We were blest to be able to celebrate with her! We had a salmon dinner and then apple pie and ice cream cake for dessert, with a couple of candles of course.
Then we went off to Easter Vigil Mass! It was just wonderful. Five people were received into the church! It was such a blessed time. I love this parish so much.
Later we went over to the Hoppels and had a great visit! The Andrews were there, and Deacon Jerry with them! That was so nice! Jerry will be ordained in June! Such an exciting time for their family.
Austin, Maria and little Lou were there as well and I got to hold him. He is such a cuddly little guy!
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It was a great day.
It is such a great season! Hoping to post a lot more, and a lot sooner!
