Let me catch you up on the day. Ellie took four steps... in a row. Sometimes I amazed at the wonder God has placed right in my house. Watching her learn and grow reminds me of how God must watch and cheer me on as I take baby steps. I am have yet to see him scoop me up in his arms and scream Yaaaah! but I think one day I might do something that would warrant such affection :) It sounds silly, but really, can't you see this huge and perfect God cheering on his little Jennifer. "You can do it! I know you can. You've almost got it!"
I am thinking on this Good Friday what a truly Good Friday it was - the day set aside to remember the suffering and sin Jesus took on for us. Hard to grasp, huh? I admit I haven't spent enough time thinking about it.
Everett came home today and asked "Did you think about Jesus a lot today?" Hmm... the truth or the Sunday School answer? The truth came out: "Not enough" I replied, realizing his referral to the excruciating death he died for me and the praise I owe him. I did not think about Jesus enough today. His death, his pain, his obedience. But I did focus on the life he gave me - my salvation, my ability to face hard times because I know and feel his strength, and Ellie, the life he placed in mine and Everett's weak and unstable hands. How much we need you, Lord. As parents, as people.
A Savior died today (many years ago). A baby turned one today (just a few hours ago). What a day to celebrate your birthday - because who can really have life without Jesus, anyway?
As Of Late...
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AMEN SISTER.
Girl- that brought tears to my eyes and our good friends (the killoughs)welcomed their new baby boy Kolton today.
oh jen, like catherine, that bought tears to my eyes too. Okay..let talk about this...how has Ellie alrealy been on this earth for a year...really?!?! where in the world does the time go? Happy Birthday Sweet Ellie, your aunt liz and uncle ben love you and your precious parents.
liz
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