Spring Break. Really???

Hey there all! For those of you who are concerned about the progress of our beautiful new floors, here we are so far. Almost done!! There are still some things to do and dad is being such a trooper. We asked him to take a break tonight and rest, but he says he wants to trudge through and get it done. He and mom have worked SO hard to help us...Thanks so much guys!! I told them, "if hard work keeps you young and alive, we'll keep you alive FOREVER!!" We love you!

I am so happy with the progress and it looks great in the house. As I predicted, it has not been much of a Spring "Break," but we are really excited to get phase 1 of our 3 yr renovation plan almost completed!! :)

Here are a few pics!

The Hope of Easter

This weekend was our Easter celebration. And what a great opportunity to remember where our hope lies. Today my mother shared with us some devotional thoughts and a charge to each of us to focus on the hope of Easter, which is Jesus. We could get bogged down in the world, in ourselves and in the works of the enemy and we would miss out on opportunities to see God at work fresh and present in each of our lives. No matter what comes against us, be it persecution, failure, illness, or death....we have the hope of eternal salvation and eternal life in Jesus Christ our savior. All we have to do is ask Jesus to be our Lord and Savior, confess our sins before him and believe in faith that He is living and present and trust in His Word and in God's promises. And I am thankful for my mother reminding us of that at lunch today!

When I think of this message of hope, I am reminded of the following hymn of faith which I love....


The Solid Rock

By William Bradbury

My hope is built on nothing less


than Jesus blood and righteousness


I dare not trust the sweetest frame


But wholy lean on Jesus name





(Chorus)


On Christ the solid rock I stand


All other ground is sinking sand


All other ground is sinking sand





When darkness veils His lovely face,


I rest on His unchanging grace


In every high and stormy gale,


my anchor holds within the veil





(Chorus)





His oath, His covenant His blood,


support me in the whelming flood


When all around my soul gives way,


He then is all my hope and stay





(Chorus)





On Christ the solid rock I stand


All other ground is sinking sand


All other ground is sinking sand





When He shall come with trumpet sound,


O may I then in Him be found


Dressed in His righteousness alone,


faultless to stand before the throne





We love you all and HAPPY EASTER!!!