Easter 2023

 

We had a bigger than usual Easter because I believe that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are two of the most important events in all of time. I want my kids to understand this, so I am trying to make Easter more memorable. We had scriptures and treats each night before Easter, and then a candy hunt and a big lamb dinner on Resurrection Sunday. And it was better and more enjoyable. Next year, I plan to do a lot more to make it as beautiful as Christmas. Maybe we will even do an Easter tree and lights to make it even better and something more to remember. 

This Easter, Eliza woke up so excited that she squealed with delight and then danced for us. I loved watching my youngest 5 kids excitedly hunting for candy and felt very grateful to partake in their joy. If I had only had 8 children, I would not have this anymore. I am so grateful that I made the choice to have these youngest children of mine, even amidst trials, poverty, and health struggles. There is simply more to life than making sure things are as easy as can be. It would have been easier if I had stopped having kids after Josh. I would have still had a very large family. But I had more with faith and now when I know that I will not be having any more kids, I am so grateful that I have these young ones to enjoy. And that is what I thought of Easter morning.