Easter

For Easter we wanted to include our fellow friends in a service project as a way for all to feel closer to the Savior. When you do good, you feel good. A local faith based food pantry posted that they were hoping for people to donate their plastic grocery bags so recipients could get their orders to the car easily.  We thought this would be perfect for little ones since the items were easily accessible and free. After 2 weeks, the kids were able to deliver a large black trash bag tightly stuffed with clean, hole-free grocery bags and a box of diapers to meet the pantry's needs.  We were so grateful to all the families that participated. Most often it doesn't take much to show a caring heart and to make someones life better. Thank you!

At home we got our visit from the Easter bunny a week early! It brought day packs stuffed with a camp towel, bathing suits for the upcoming season, a couple summer shirts and shorts and, of course, a chocolate bunny and a salty snack.

Throughout Easter week we discussed the last week of Jesus Christ's life and his teachings. We watched bible videos to go along with it. We also posted pictures on a wall in our dining room to remind us of the importance of Jesus in God's plan.

We also put out a jar to put bunny tails (cotton balls) in whenever they showed kindness within our family--something we are ever working on. If it was filled by Easter, we would have homemade cinnamon rolls during our church's General Conference, which fell on Easter. We barely made it. 

On Thursday, Oma and Opa stopped by to visit and share baskets with the kids. Thank so much!

General Conference was historical and wonderful! We sustained the new prophet, President Nelson, two new apostles, and other church leaders. Changes were announced for priesthood holders and the organization of their groups, as well as, changes to visiting teaching, home teaching, and ministering.   Our prophet also announced several new temples to be built in the future, including the first in Russia.  What a wonderful time in the church and for our world. To see so many blessings and promises being fulfilled is exciting.

One of my favorite quotes from President Nelson was when he counseled, “In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation. Choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly.”

Now to do the spiritual work and more consistently.