Happy Easter!

Last night when I was tucking the kids into bed, they asked me to explain the spirit of Easter.  Happily, I laid on the bed and told the story of Jesus' Resurrection.  The kids made such sweet comments, like "poor Jesus" and "that was so mean of them to throw stones".  And, when I got to the part of about Jesus rising again so that we may be saved, they said, "that was so nice of him," and "I want him to live in my heart".  The innocent faces and genuine comments of my 3 year old and 6 year old, made my heart happy.  After the story, they said a prayer and Carson very cautiously asked me if it was okay to pray for Jesus to live in his heart.  Wow!  We prayed together and then I went in the bathroom and wiped my tears.  My tears of happiness. 

I also had a moment to reflect yesterday as I drove to the convenient store to get a few things.  I began to think about all the blessings in my life.  I am truley so blessed.  I have the most amazing husband in the world that I love with my whole heart.   I have 3 beautiful, healthy children that make life worth living.  I have parents that continually show unconditional love and support.  I have a career that affords me and my family to enjoy a lifestyle that is unparralleled.  God is good...all the time!

I can't help but feel a little guilty sometimes.  Why?  What did I do to deserve such a bountiful life?  Why have I been blessed time and time again, while others struggle and face life struggles on a daily basis?  I don't know.  All I know is that I HAVE to be continually grateful and I HAVE to teach my children the GLORY OF GOD! 

Happy Easter to all!  Thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for me, so that I may live an enternal life.