The Greatest Gift

Throughout our lives, most of us receive all kinds of gifts.

Some commemorate anniversaries, or birthdays, and holidays from Valentine's Day through Christmas.

However, to me, anyway, the greatest gift is good health.

Without it, nothing seems a bit worthwhile.

It is a gift without a price tag because it truly is priceless.

If you have it, treasure it. 

If you can work to get it back, work as hard as humanly possible. 

Good healthl is truly the greatest gift of all.

Without it, the bright light of life dims and no one wants to live in the darkness.

Hyacinths Smell Divine

 A very favorite Easter flower is hyacinth.

The fragrance eminating from its blossoms is just heavenly.

I think because Easter came so early this year, a lot of nurseries just didn't have pink hyacinths for sale.

Finally, one was found in a supermarket but it's quite petite as opposed to a big pot of loveliness.

Still, I look forward to smelling its lovely fragrance when it blooms in full.

Right now, however, I wouldn't be able to smell a thing.

I have a deep cough and chills and stayed in bed most of the day today.

Truly, I hope tomorrow will be a better day.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EASTER FLOWER?

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.