The forecast for Sunday was cloudy rain, but we awoke to bright sunshine and the warmth lasted all day. Such an unexpected gift. Reminds me of the women who went to the tomb thinking they knew exactly what they would find, BUT GOD. A very small daily reminder of a big truth that we cannot putr our God in a box and assume we know what to expect. Hallelujah!
After church, we all changed clothes and headed to the awesome new park in my parents' neighborhood.
It truly is the most amazing playground I have ever seen!
Everyone was on on the fun.
Then we went back to my parents for the family egg hunt and Easter dinner...
It was a beautiful afternoon to be outside. We enjoyed hanging out on the patio catching up and laughing as usual. Our family has faced many obstacles this past year with loss, cancers, divorces, and tough times. As we ride these waves together, family truly is the ties that bind. The house may have been turned into a mini-hospital with all of Uncle Jeff and Julia's medical equipment, but we keep on going- pushing through to the next step. Giving thanks for the blessings and bearing the burdens. This is not the way any of us dreamed our lives would have gone, but God's faithfulness continues to reign in our lives daily.
The meal was wonderful. Not sure how we found room to eat more food after Saturday, but everything was delicious...
And we spent the next few hours laughing, reminiscing and just enjoying each other. For the kids that meant, up in a tree...
There were also some pickup basketball games...
Look at Uncle Jack!! He's got quite a jump shot! I have to give him some credit because just moments later he fell over Justin and hit the pavement... with his face. A quick trip to the ER (it's really quick when your wife works in that ER!) and seven stitches later and he was back at the party.
Poor guy :( It has been a great weekend all around. The house was full of dozens of people all weekend and the food, fun, and fellowship were flowing freely. Our cups overflow.
After church, we all changed clothes and headed to the awesome new park in my parents' neighborhood.
The meal was wonderful. Not sure how we found room to eat more food after Saturday, but everything was delicious...
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