Grace in Small Things # 33

- I woke up this morning to birds singing, what a wonderful sound!

- The kids had their Easter concert today and it was so precious hearing their voices praise God, rejoice in Christ's resurrection and proclaim the Good News! Check out Psalm 8.

- In 1st grade, we were coloring a picture and talking about Easter and how Jesus loves us so much that He died for us and Daniel looks up and says, "So, Jesus is our superhero!" It was soo cool to hear him say that. I'm not sure that his family is saved, so Lord willing his time at VCS will and already is bringing him closer to God!

- Thursday nights is old movie night, one of the best nights of the week! Tonight we watched The Torn Curtain (an Alfred Hitchcock) ... such a good movie! We also make dinner together and tonight we made enchiladas - thanks Mom for a great recipe!!!

- It was amazingly warm today - it really does feel like spring! I'm so thankful for a day filled with sun and warmth!!

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