He is Risen!

He is risen, indeed!

As we go on to do egg hunts, and celebrate with family today, I hope we all try to remember why we celebrate today.  Jesus died on the cross for our sins.  He did what no other can do.  Three days later, He conquered death, and rose again, so that those of us who know Him, trust Him, believe Him can overcome death too.  Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shall be saved.
I am grateful to know the Lord.  I am grateful to have put my trust in Him.  I am thankful to say that I am saved, I have been born again!  The best gift I have ever received is my salvation that broke me free from the chains of sin that bind me daily.  Thank you, Lord, thank you.  Thank you for dying for me.  Thank you for forgiveness.  Thank you for giving me life when I didn't deserve it.  Thank you for suffering on that cross because your love for us is so great.  Thank you.

He is Risen!!!

Might we also remember our loved ones who are not with us today.  My prayer is that they have the best reason to celebrate, as they are already with our Father.

Have a blessed day!

Saying goodbye to an amazing man~

On March 20, 2013, the first day of spring, our family said  goodbye to Troy's dad, Lionel Sr.  He was diagnosed with cancer in August of last year, and sadly, it was too much for his body to take.  Lionel was an amazing dad, grandpa, spouse, in law.  He was kind, gentle, patient.  A man of few words, but when he spoke, it was worth listening too.  He lived an adventurous life, and cherished the important things of life.  He knew money and material things didn't buy happiness.  He loved wood working, painting, music, golf, and Texas Hold 'Em.  Lionel and I had a special bond, and had some similar personality traits.  We are going to miss him, but I am grateful he didn't suffer, and I am grateful he gets to spend some time with his sisters and mom who went before him, and most grateful that he is spending time with our Heavenly Father.  I find peace, and am sharing with my kids that they, too, can find peace in knowing our goodbye was only a temporary one, as we will see him again.

Caleb's tribute to his "Bud"

a sketch he drew

A painting

He loved making and giving away his walking sticks

He loved trains

He was a navy man

Making the picture boards

He and his wife, Janene

Where his ashes rest

His grandson, Lionel III

Ft. Snelling

Janene and Lionel III at the ceremony

Emily holding Grandpa