to quote...

~Mark Twain:
The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.

The "promise" of Easter.

The peach tree is in bloom and the day is glorious.

Easter will forever be a bit tender for me, 3 years ago on Easter evening daddy returned "home"... but knowing/understanding the message of Jesus Christ, the Savior of us all, means that on that beautiful evening it was the first time daddy and momma had been together for any real quality time for some very long years, though they died just 5 short weeks apart. That thought was a sweet reality for me.

I always loved Easter growing up, momma made it special... As I learned and repented as an adult I grew to love the message of the Atonement. I grew to love and have a deep gratitude for my Savior. That is when Easter became more than just a nice family holiday, for me...

I love Easter for another reason the last few years. A reason that simply increases my value of this special gift the Savior gave to the world. It is the day that my parents were reunited in the heavens to await their resurrection. Easter is a reminder of the day that the phrase "morning of the first resurrection" became PERSONAL ~ to me... I know my parents are together, happy, and waiting for the rest of the family, no matter how long it takes for us all to be reunited.

The veil seems thin to me today as I remember my parents, and revel in the message of Easter ~ repentance, forgiveness, renewal, Godly love ~ the Atonement... I pray each of my loved ones have a similarly beautiful experience.