Rain, rain, glorious rain!

I love a gorgeous sunny day as well as the next guy. There's just something appealing about a rainy day, when all I'm expected to do is be at home, taking care of our home and the boys. The rain is comforting, in an odd sort of way. Because of the rain, it's "ok" to just be home. It's "ok" not to take off running to a playground, or play basketball, or ride bikes. It becomes "ok" to be a bum. Don't be jealous. There are still clothes to wash, breakfasts and lunches to fix, toys to pick up, dishes to clean, beds to make, floors to vacuum, etc. Today, I just get the joy of doing it all in my pajamas. ;)

The rain does make it a tad more depressing that we're not traveling to see our families for Easter. That was in the original plans, but Rusty's new work schedule coupled with a stress-inducing move...well, it's just not happening. We are bummed. Our family is bummed. And it stinks. But what can ya do? It's currently a toss-up between an Easter Brunch cooked at home, a Honeybaked Ham coupled with some homemade sides, or blowing tradition and finding a restaurant to go to after church. None sound as appetizing as my mother-in-law's banana pudding or strawberry cobbler... or anything else she might be making. But this year, it will have to do.

And on that note, I'm going to finish enjoying this cup of coffee and get busy on the aforementioned house work. The boys and I are making Resurrection Rolls today. I hope everyone finds a way to reflect on what this weekend truly means. To those of us that are believers and followers of Jesus, there is nothing more bittersweet than Easter morning. I don't want to get all preachy on the blog, but the lyrics of this song completely sum it up...

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt of life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!