As the pandemic continues to quarantine us at home, our usual adventure out to buy some sweet bakery made Hot Cross Buns for Easter was paused this year.  Quite honestly, I had tried for years to buy them without the raisins (I do NOT like raisins) and they said they couldn't meet my request.  …

Gratitude is the heart's praise.  Making memories - Easter Sunday.  At home.  Church closed to gathering.  It's truly heartbreaking to watch the pandemic change the world so quickly.  But the gift of the cross remains faithful and eternal.  This can't be changed. ~amen

Tradition on the first day of Spring was delayed by the pandemic quarantine, but our egg coloring kit did arrive just in time for Easter weekend.  We made memories and admired the beautiful eggs.

Behind these homemade masks, was the use of my sheer brokenness to find some form of purpose among the pandemic.  More and more restrictions and mandates change daily.  Our newborn grandson is in the hospital NICU and the inability to help in any tangible form weighs heavily on my heart.  Add to th…