Easter ....Light and Life and Hope

Easter has come! Light and Life and Hope...
Brings memories of years  gone by. Grandfather "went Home to be with the Lord", as he so desired, during Easter season several years after Grandma. A hope-filled time yet filled with angst for his weary and so worn earthly tent. Easter service was difficult for us  but we sang Easter hymns with joyful anticipation in hope of his resurrection, one day with Christ. Grandmother died during Christmas season. She who, despite all her earthly frailties desired to be a disciple of Jesus. Both great celebratory times to come more fully into the presence of Jesus. Always will I remember them on these special days, ever thankful that I can picture them joyfully celebrating on the other side of the veil.

Now  Dad and Mom are the ancient wise ones in our family... and I, I am becoming ancient if not wise.I hit the big 60 this past year. Dad waxes poetic at times like these, and often graces each of us siblings  with poetry of his own. I was much honored by these his words, and astonished, and humbled at how true.

 Swift fly the years
Joy filled,sometimes fears;
Even days of pain wracked tears.
Happy she who cherishing the good
Rejects lingering o'er the pains of weary days,
And presses on to grasp life's richest prizes:
Precious Memories, Treasured Love,
Well Done
Good and Faithful Servant.

From Mom & Dad Wark- Wishing you sweet content this day and the year ahead filled with satisfying accomplishment.

 And so I wish for you a hope filled year, embellished with satisfying accomplishment, as we continue on our journey after the RESURRECTION