The Lord Has Risen!

Happy Easter to All!

Today is a glorious day for Christians as it signifies the Lord, Jesus Christ, rising from the dead!

The agony-filled passion and crucifixtion are over for He lives!

It is a day of celebration and joy.

Christian families will be eating special meals together and hundreds of kids will be opening Easter baskets that are filled with sweet treats.

Loved ones will receive beautiful flowers and other gifts.

Christ's immense love is now evident.  He died an agonizing death for the sins of His children and now has risen again.

His death and resurrection give hope and redemption.

No matter what is happening in the world, Christians can be assured that Christ lives and protects His followers.

WHAT, IF ANYTHING, IS ONE OF YOUR MOST POIGNANT EASTER MEMORIES?

"Chocolate Bunnies" Found in Time for Easter

Two "chocolate" bunnies, perhaps boyfriend and girlfriend, have been found in the Easter plastic bin, just in time for Easter.

Finding the bin was the first moment of celebration.

Then, rummaging among the tissue paper covered contents, the "chocolate" pair came to the surface.

They are as sweet as , well, as sweet as the chocolate they look like.

They have been around for many years at Easter time so finding them brought a big smile to my face.

Many of the Easter decorations have been given to others this year. 

That's a trend that will probably be continued on every holiday from now on.

The importance of downsizing cannot be emphasized enough.

However, some things are really, REALLY hard to let go of so it's a long, drawn out process for me.

Some people can toss things into the charity bag or trash bin without hesitation but that's not me.

Items found carry lots of memories of times gone by and it's nice to reflect on them.

Well, tomorrow is Easter Sunday so today, I wish peace to all who celebrate the holiday as well as those who do not.

'Father Forgive Them, for They Know Not What They Do"

Good Friday is filled with sorrow and tears for Christians. 

May the sacrifice of giving His life,  made by Jesus, for all of His earthly children, never be forgotten.

 

Prayers and Cookies on Holy Thursday

Freshly baked Easter cookies to give as little gifts have been a part of my life since teenage years.

There is something just very satisfying in creating sweet treats for those we care about and love.

Contemplating the meaning of Easter, keeping in mind the sacrifice Jesus made for all, I make fresh sugar cookies and simply decorate them.

Then they are placed in Easter decorated plastic baggies. 

Today will also see cheese braids popped into the oven.

 Some of those will also be given as sweet gifts for the upcoming special holiday. 

Dearest regards to all precious Followers on this Holy Thursday.

For those who do not celebrate Easter, special thoughts of peace and care also go to you.

May your day be super blessed.

Ironed with Starch, Pro or Con?

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Some people may say starched and ironed table and dresser covers are totally outdated.

Not me.  I love the look of starched white cloths, pillowcases, and so forth.

So at a thrift store, I found and bought a Black and Decker iron for $6.99.  Works like a charm.

Purchased in a supermarket was a spray can of heavy starch. 

Now, bookcase, tables and dresser tops have lovely starched white covers, just in time for Easter.