Easter

           So, my dad is going to church with us tomorrow.. AMAZING!!!!! Plus Robin is teaching his first class in church tomorrow-- that is soo COOL. He is teaching the 4th and 5th graders the history of the Holy Week.

  We expect about 25 people at the house for dinner and fun. Scott is at work, sigh.....but there will be plenty of pictures so that he doesn't feel left out.

I am headed to MS in a few days, to see my daughters spring concert!!! So exciting.... unfortunately, I have to miss Krysta's to do it, but--my attendance is a little unbalanced anyway.

Goodnight, and remember--
 Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.
Steven Wright

        

      
        

Simple Pleasures

I haven't written in forever and that's ok. I am the only one who reads this anyway.. sort of like my bliary......

This week I have experienced God's grace and wonder in a few simple pleasures and I think that before the wonder and beauty of life escapes me this week, I should write them down.

First of all, I rode my bike with one of my kids. When I say rode my bike, I mean that we rode for 6 miles round trip on beach cruisers, with no gears, through central Texas' rolling concrete and asphalt hills. It was 95 degrees yet completely exhilarating. I was in my own little world recalling the days of my childhood, cruisin through Chester, SC on my huffy with big ape hanger handle bars and a huge banana seat. Flying through tiny neighborhood streets, beautiful ivy covered lawns, the smell of honeysuckle thick and sweet in the air. Elderly people on their porches, rocking......I hope that my daughter discovered what it means to own a bicycle. To have the freedom of mobility, in a country where you can go where-ever you want to ....whenever you want.

The second revelation of beauty this week happened when I discovered my daughter reading.....SHE HATES TO READ......and yet, there she was, reading while eating a sandwich, A diary.......a christian teen book has her so captivated......praise God.

And lastly.....there is a simple peace and joy in a pre dawn flight... quiet airports, easy security lines.....Amen