Easter Sunday AM Thoughts

      I woke up this morning feeling "normal", well and full of thankfulness for another Easter here on earth.  I know that one day I will be living in a new place and time.  I read about it in the Bible, I believe it in my heart and I trust God for this gift.

      But, this morning when I woke up I thanked God each personally for my family members, my friends, for life with no complications at the moment for me and for all those who are now going through suffering type experiences in their lives whether physical, mental or spiritual.  I might add here that the last few days, late in the day, I have felt achey and wonder if a fever is working on me.  But, I take Tylenol, rest and then sleep all night, and feel fine in the AM.

     Back to Easter thoughts:)    I remember the days when Easter was a very stressful time for me but in a positive way of course:)  I was preparing for dinner guests after church at our house, I was directing brass, choir and "Easter music" at church plus all the details that go on before, during and after these events.  "Easter Sunday" was not really a relaxing time until it was all over and everything went well😉

      The special hymns and songs for today that I appreciate are:  "I Know that My Redeemer Liveth" from Messiah;  "The Trumpet Shall Sound" from Messiah.   Two hymns I love  that come to mind are "Lift High the Cross" and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross".

       I wish everyone reading this a joyful Easter, a day of peace, love and thankfulness and for my Jewish friends  a Happy Passover!

Job 19:25  "I know that my Redeemer lives, and that he will stand on the latter day."

Matthew 28:6  "He is not here, for He is risen as He said.  Come see the place where the Lord lay."