Easter Celebrations

David and I were asked to speak in our main church meeting last Sunday, Easter Sunday. We were humbled and honored by the opportunity to speak. We enjoyed preparing our thoughts for that special day, Easter, the day we celebrate the greatest victory of all time, the victory over sin and death. I focused my words on celebrating the life of our Savior. I shared passages from the New Testament telling of our Savior's life and mission here on this earth. We celebrated His life and the gift of the atonement by remembering all that he has taught us. He is our perfect example. He asked us to follow Him. Let's do it!

David spoke beautifully as perusal. (This was actually his second time to speak on Easter since we've been married.) David titled his talk, Agency and the Atonement a Foundation for Hope. He focused his thoughts and words on how we can celebrate the atonement by choosing to use it. I feel I can not do His or my talk justice by atempting to write a brief overview, so I will leave it at this. We love our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are grateful for the peace, hope, and joy Christ has given us. He is our Redeemer and He lives!

One last spiritual thought. If you haven't seen this short video, watch it! It is amazing. Everything is because of Him.

Now... Here are some photos of the fun we had on Easter. Our good Bishop and his family had us over for Easter dinner. They are wonderful people and have a marvelous way of making you feel a part of their family. They also did an Easter egg hunt outside with the kids and Peter dyed eggs.

Easter Morning!