Today we celebrate Easter as part of our family tradition. If feels a bit unusual today with the heavy snow and cold here in Ohio. Our family will gather to share a traditional ham dinner and the added bonus will be the celebration of my daughter’s 16th birthday.
When I woke this morning, my head was full of the theme of seasons, the passage of time and the eternal nature of life. Each day is a new beginning, yet also a sad goodbye to a yesterday that is now the past. What is born will someday die. Life goes in continuing cycles. That tiny infant I held just 16 years ago has grown into a lovely woman.
Jesus helped our world to understand the eternal nature of our being. He taught us that God prepares a place for us and that death is not to be feared – it is only uncharted teritory for the living.
Thinking about death, we have a reminder for living fully NOW. We appreciate that life is short. We must take time to enjoy it.
I am comforted to know my soul is eternal and that I am loved unconditionally by an unseen force. I realize I am part of that force. I share this message of hope in all that I do.
