Easter Weekend

Easter weekend was a little different for us this year. This was the first time in I don't know how many years that we weren't actually in church for Easter Sunday. As most of you know, my brother Brad is not progressing well at all in his battle with his brain tumors. About a week ago, the doctors told him there was nothing more they could do to help him. The called in hospice and are keeping him as comfortable as possible. Brad's wife Kim we open to letting us come see him so we headed down to Texas over Easter weekend to spend some time with him. As I was gone with my parent, Kevin and Brandy; Chris stayed back at the house with the girls. He had them for four days and boy did they do lots.

Every time I called they were going here or going there...trips to Chuck E Cheese, many trips to the beach, went to the grocery store, trip to Walmart, Easter egg hunts...etc. I think he was making up for lost time since he hasn't see the girls for a little while, when we were in TN. I am glad Chris was able to make Easter weekend special for them. They were excited that the Easter Bunny came to see them as well. Even though we didn't make it to church on Easter, the girls still got to wear their Easter dresses to mom and dads church the Sunday before. I thought they looked so cute.

As for our visit with Brad, it was a very special time. It is hard to see someone you love in such a condition that they struggle to move, talk, eat and just do the basic things in life. We know our time with Brad is limited here on earth, but I a so thankful that my heart rest on the promises of our loving savior Jesus. I know beyond any doubt that one day I will see Brad again and will get to spend eternity with him. Letting him go is hard, but I am thankful to have Jesus to get me through this time. I can't imagine going through something like this and not have Him to talk to, lean on and just cry to. My heart truly goes out to those who don't have that relationship with Jesus....they are missing out no doubt. I also want to thank everyone who has been and will continue to pray for Brad, Kim and all of us. It is amazing to see all the support through prayer and how much strength it can give you.

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter and were able to spend sometime reflecting on what Jesus did for us. It is because of what he did I know that my eternity will be spent with Him and I look forward to that day. Happy Easter!!!