Whoa!

The days are flying by! It's not long until school is out! OH MY! The kids have all been busy these last few weeks. Cameron and Jordan have learned to swim and it has made for a lot of time well spent at the pool. Sheridan is playing soccer, and with games every Saturday morning, it's a good family outing for the weekend.

Lauren and Ryan will be out of school in 2 weeks or so, while the kids here have about 7 weeks remaining. Lauren even checks in at her summer job, Fallscreek Camp, before the kids are out!

Last week's highlights: The kids ate their first snow cones while we watched Erin's soccer game (they got to pick their own flavor). All the kids enjoyed waving palm branches last Sunday at church as part of Palm Sunday worship.

The most exciting thing that we look forward to is the curiosity that the kids have about Jesus. I am wanting to make sure Easter is a special day for us and a celebration so that they know how much Jesus' death and resurrection means to us. As they ask more and more questions, I pray that they both want to become children of God. I will truly never know the bondage that their past will be for them, but I pray that a decision of faith will help heal any scars they carry.

Of course, it's the same for me. I must immerse myself in the story of Jesus' life and death this week so I can remember how much his sacrifice pays for my sins...every day! I am sure He wants me to be on guard for all of their questions, and prepared by studying His word and truly understanding His sacrifice.

I can fill the house for Easter lunch on Sunday, but can I fill my heart and my home with His presence?