Resurrection Weekend

Oh what a joy, oh what a privilege, oh what an honor to be able to praise a RISEN SAVIOR not only this weekend, but every day our lungs are filled with air. On Saturday night the entire family converged on the farm. What a delight to have my groom, my eldest and his beautiful bride and sweet boy, my vibrant daughter and my two growing and handsome younger sons all together. My heart can hardly contain the abundant joy it beats with for this crew. And now we get to celebrate the greatest day in history together.

Sunday morning meant a chance to worship and serve the Lord. Abbott was busy loving on the school age kids down in KidsWorld. He serves by leading small group times each Sunday and he was also able to be a part of the drama this week as he portrayed Simon Peter. Mitch was standing on stage on the worship team this week. It has been a culmination of healing for about 11 years and he has felt released by the Lord to sing again. Thank you Lord! I also stepped outside my box these past few weeks and had my very first choir experience. I have enjoyed the opportunity to get to know the AG choir, but it is so much more than just a group of people singing. It comes with its own culture, humor and hungry pursuit of the Lord. I just can't wait to be with these people and sing to the Savior. The morning was drenched in the shame of sin turned into resurrection power. It was a Holy Spirit saturated morning that I didn't want to have it end. He is so worthy of all honor and glory, now and forever. 

What did Nana and Papa stack in this pail?

Storytime with Nauntie Aubrey

It was nearly nap time and Nana's lap was a perfect place to find some peace and quiet.

 The remainder of the day was spent with family. We had a traditional meal at Nana and Papa Reese's home. It was great to gather around a full table, sit and chat, catch up and laugh together. From there we headed to Gma and Gpa Schueler's house. Grandpa of course had set up an egg hunt for all the kids (no matter your age). His hunts hold egg seekers to a very high level of expertise. You have to be good to find Gpa's hidden treasures. Thaddeus also had his own mini hunt in the living room. In the afternoon we had family chats while Thad was trying his walking legs out. The big moment came in the living room at Gma and Gpa's farm, his FIRST STEPS!!! Oh how proud he was. What a big boy! 

These two do life with joy. Off and skipping to find their hidden eggs.

Our lil Amish girl with her skirt and farm boots

Did you find any on the gravity wagon Abram?

He's become a much better egg hunter over the years

Goofballs

Our kiddos egg hunting together

Egg hunt time

He grew more attached to his Funcle Abram over the weekend

My heart in one photo

It's a good and crazy life

 Aubrey headed back to Mankato in the evening and the rest of us relaxed at home the rest of the day. 

Monday was a brilliant 60+ degree day and we couldn't be convinced to go inside. Ayden, Kiana and Thaddeus were able to stay one extra day and they just couldn't convince themselves to get in that car to head north because we were enjoying the cows, the chickens, golfing lessons from Funcle Abram, loading toy dump trucks, blowing bubbles and swinging. It was the perfect ending to a blessed weekend. 

After visiting the chickens he had to visit the cows with Funcle Rabbit

Getting some hard farm work done

Lola has the best seat in the house.
She is the cleanup crew.

Golf lessons with Abram

Momma was trying to figure out how to swing the golf club with baby Kelilah in the way

Thad, Dad and Bentley

Farmer Thaddeus watching over the cows and seeing the road grater go by

My heart was all together for a full 24+ hours and now it disperses to Mankato and Cloquet and right here in Svea. I just take heart that the joy I get to feel is being spread to others wherever they go. 

Thank you Lord for family. Thank you Lord for this farm. Thank you Lord for dying for us. But best of all, THANK YOU LORD FOR DEFEATING THE GRAVE!