Happy Easter.... So Thankful for Our Savior Jesus!

I'm not going to lie.... This Easter has been really difficult.  With the passing of my Dad just a week before.... It was very hard to get in the mood to do anything for Easter.  On Saturday, 2 days after the funeral, we had a Easter egg hunt at my Moms house with all of the Grandkids.  It was fun to be with family.  On Easter Sunday we woke up to goodies that the Easter Bunny had left and went to hunt for eggs that he had hid outside.  For some reason... I don't want to do anything with anybody but family.  It's hard to believe that I am not going to see my Dad again in this lifetime...  I know that I will see him again but it's just hard to wrap my head around him not being here anymore.  I am so thankful for Jesus and his atoning sacrifice, because with this knowledge I know that death is not the end.... In fact it is just the beginning.  I am also thankful for my beautiful Mom and the great example that she is.  Every night I pray for her comfort.... That she will know how much she is loved and that with time it will become easier for her to go on.  Life does go on no matter the trial.... and with that I pray that I can slow down and savor these precious moments of this short life, take it all in, because in the end all that matters is LOVE... the love and relationships that we build in this lifetime with others and our Lord and Savior.

Dad.... I AM GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH! I LOVE YOU!

My dad passed away one week ago today.... He courageously battled cancer for almost a year.  I am deeply saddened, and am going to miss him soooooooo much.  I am close to both of my parents and am grateful that I am near.  Most of us kids went on this journey with him and were able to let him know how much we loved him.  We were able to love him and smother him to death, and for that I am so grateful.  He was a one of a kind Dad, Grandfather and friend.... He was my go to guy!  I am so thankful to know that he will be there to greet me on the other side.  I am also grateful that I am near my mom and able to be there for her during this time.... She is one tough cookie, but my heart is broken for her.... Dad... I hope that you stay near and dear to our hearts to offer guidance throughout our lives.  I love you always and forever!  I am going to MISS YOU!  I could go on forever if I had time...