Having flowers on my front porch totally makes me feel like an adult.

Kind of funny, but I love that I planted the bulbs in some dirt, watered them a bit, and then

something as beautiful as this happened.

This Easter weekend I'm reminded what a gift life is. This time of year, all around us, things are budding and blooming. Its a constant reminder that God has given us life. Not only that, but he has made it possible for us to have a spiritual re-birth. Take these daffodils, for instance... they bloom, then they will die and dry up. But next year, they will sprout and bloom again. 

At times in life we all feel discouraged. Saddened. Disappointed. But if we look to the source of all light and life, we will be strengthened and one day bloom again. The most amazing reminder tomorrow, will be that Christ arose from the tomb. He lives again, and so will we. Death is only a momentary parting from those we love.

Your beliefs may be different, but this is one of my greatest comforts in life.

It encourages me to be better.

To forgive more quickly, and love a little more.

To smile, and use my time wisely.

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend, and maybe feel a little lighter as we all remember what we are thankful for!

... next year I think I need a second pot of tulips....