Easter Sunday

Another holiday where new traditions prevail. Another holiday where my only contact with my son is via cell phone. My days and holidays look so different than when I was in Michigan--before I moved to New York City with the church plant.

And I must say, what I have gained vs. what I have given up is incredible! I am so truly blessed by my new "family." It feels as if sometimes my heart stops for a second, I'm left with no words to describe my feelings, but I'm able to take a mental snapshot of the moment. It happened several times today--I was completely filled with joy and serenity.

My day started with a Sonrise Service (yes, Sonrise as in Son of God) in Central Park. Beautiful! I left Brooklyn at 5:50am, by car service. (First time I paid for a car/cab in NY! But split 3 ways with James and Amanda, and the fact that I didn't have to leave at 5am to catch a train, it was well worth the $$) After church, breakfast (and coffee!) with about 25+ at my friend's apartment.

Then to Murray Hill to my pastor's apartment with my visiting MI friends. A day spent relaxing in the sunny high-rise, snacking, reading, napping, and going to the park and playing on the swings with the girls. My day ended with having dinner with more of my "family."

This is never what I would have pictured for myself; where I am today, and how I spent my day. I wouldn't even have been able to imagine something so simple, yet so wonderful. I am so grateful that I have a God who not only gives me what I don't know I need, he also gives up everything on the cross so that I may have what I don't deserve: an eternity in his presence. Happy Easter! He is Risen Indeed!