Eastertime means.....

Easter is a wonderful time......we have the the reminder of the ultimate sacrifice of our savior...the atonement, the crucifixion,  and the Resurrection , with all of the priceless blessings that brings.   I have been reading all of the Easter messages in the newest Ensign.  They are really so very good.  Easter for me always brings a little sadness as well.....Easter Sunday 1977 was the last time I saw my Dad....I will never forget him standing in the garage waving goodbye as we drove away....something he usually didn't do...and, he was alone, usually Mother would have been right there waving.  I made a little mental note at the time of feeling that it was a little unusual.  Then, two days later when I heard of his heart attack then his death,  I had the distinct feeling that he knew that would be the last time he would see us.    Oh how I love my Dad!  I remember going in the morning he passed away to tell all of you that Grandpa had died.....Aleisa's first words were...."I am so glad we just had our lesson on the Resurrection so I know we will see him again".  That from a six year old !   :)  I wish you all could have grown up with your Grandpa and Grandma Dana....They were such very dear and wonderful people!  

Then, even though we celebrated Easter a couple of weeks before your Dad passed away, it was still Eastertime.....and of course all of the messaages from Easter make us think of that time as well.   Enough of sadness!

This will be a really busy week at work.  Not only do we have Easter, but Spring Fair!  That will make my week go by really fast.....then fun times wth those of you who are able to come for the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, and Dinner on Easter Sunday.  And, once the weekend is over, I get another week long vacation....this time to Texas! Oh, I could really get used to this!  :)

I love you all so very much!  Have a good week and a wonderful Easter...and don't forget to think of the Savior along with all the bunnies, chicks and candy!