Friday, April 6, 2012

April, Resurrection, Spring, New things

I can't believe it is already April 5, 2012!
Time seems to be going by so fast.
Maybe it is this beautiful weather we are having...
Maybe it is the "newness" that spring brings.
Maybe it is the joy found in the day that Jesus arose from the grave.

When my children were small, it was so fun to get their Easter baskets together and see their faces when they found them loaded with goodies!  Then getting ready for church in new clothes in all the pretty spring colors!
What a fun family day! 

The moon has been full this week resulting in many of  babies being born this week. I have worked a lot. I am tired. Sometimes when I am tired and still have to be at work, I have to cognitively remind myself that before I go in to meet a new family to remember what an exciting day this day is for them. For the rest of their days, it is a special someone's birthday. By the time I go in to see my 14th family, it can be hard to be "excited" ...it is just another baby, another mom, another dad, etc. etc....

But no matter how many I see in any given day, 
I never want to treat them with any less enthusiasm,
 or excitement than I would want my own family or friends treated. 

It's really how I feel about Resurrection Sunday....It's the day MY Savior arose from the grave...
I want everyone to treat this day with the excitement, emotion and enthusiasm!

I am so thankful for the sacrifice HE made for me...
He AROSE!!!