Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Easter and a Few More Memories

Posted on By jennifer

Happy Monday and Happy Easter:)  Well, happy Easter week.  I’m a bit early perhaps but I will be posting my monthly Share Four Somethings on Thursday and, well, then Easter will be officially here.  So, I thought I would take the time to not only wish everyone the loveliest of Easters but also to share a couple Easter memories.  Last Thursday, I shared one of my earliest memories (although I have to admit that post led to some fun discussions  with friends and even a few more memories….who knows all that is buried just beneath the surface of my old memory bank!?), so I thought I would keep the memories coming.  For some reason, Easter always makes me a bit sentimental.  More so that Christmas actually.  Past Easters, when the children were little, hold fun and wonderful memories for me.  The baskets.  The egg hunts.  Candy pinatas when the kids were a bit older.  And the matching Easter outfits.

My parents bought the kids matching Easter outfits every year.  This wasn’t too hard when there were just two of them, but got to much more of a challenge when Mom was trying to find just the perfect ensemble for three!  She was a determined one and would scour every children’s boutique in North Carolina until everyone had even just the right socks! Needless to say, I was one proud mama walking into church on Easter morning.  This photo is from 1993 – which would make them four, three and 18 months.  Remember taking family photos at JC Penney??

 

This one is taken on the deck of my parents’ home in Charlotte.  So many wonderful memories of trips to North Carolina.  Holidays, long weekends and just any excuse to go to Mimi and G-Daddy’s house!!  Be still my heart with Tyler’s knee socks and Emily’s pose!!

 

I still try to get a new dress each year and John always wears one of Tyler’s ties.  Bittersweet, to be sure.  But I am very grateful for memories.  For Easter.  For the resurrection and the promise of Heaven it provides!!  I hope you enjoy some of your own sweet memories this week and here’s to creating new ones – even for two “old people” like my husband and myself!!

Memory Lane

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  3. Hello, my friend. Yes, although I was a few years behind you in the nineties and had them taken at Sears, we have many similar photos! How very precious, my friend. I remember being so excited to find matching boy outfits to match the girls! Happy and Blessed Holy Week. Thank you for the memories!

  4. Adorable pictures! I had just year of matching all three kids- it was hard for a boy and girls. That is so neat that your parents got Easter outfits for the kids. I would love to do that for my grandkids one day (should the Lord bless me with any!).

    1. That matching with boys and girls was definitely a challenge…but my mom sure was up to the challenge!:) Here’s praying you will get the challenge one day!:)

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