Please pray!

We woke to tornado sirens early Wednesday morning. After checking the local TV stations we went to our basement for 15 minutes. When we came back upstairs our home was untouched by the storm. We did not have power but after a run through our neighborhood I understood why. Trees and powerlines covered our roads. A house just a few doors down had a tree split it right in half! Fortunately the family was unharmed. And this was only the beginning...
Around 3pm tornadoes started popping up all over our state devastating homes and businesses and families. The destruction is so widespread! The hard part continues as search and rescue crews are still working to find people.
Please pray that we will carry the love of Christ to the people we have opportunities to minister to. This morning Russ is out delivering supplies to horribly damaged areas. My sister and mom are busily working to prepare food for those who are left with none. And my girls and I are looking forward to some friends coming over to play whose home has three trees on the roof. I am reminded of two verses:
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and He saves the crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
"Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him; God is a refuge for us." Psalm 62:8
Thank you for your prayers!

Easter Highlights!

We had a great Easter! Our time was spent with family & friends. The girls enjoyed two egg hunts - one at my grandmothers and one at our house. They loved the beautiful dresses they wore to church Sunday morning. And most importantly we got to praise our risen Savior! "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses" Ephesians 1:7

Illogical vs. Logical

This morning over waffles, apple butter & bacon I heard the funniest conversation between my two girls.

Anna Claire: Lizzie, what row are you standing on for your spring concert, front or back?

Lizzie: The middle row.

Anna Claire: Well I always have to stand on the front row. I guess it's because I was born in the middle of the night.

Lizzie: Or it could be because you are short.

I laughed! On my side of our family I like to say that we are not "prone to logic." It is funny to see that in the next generation. Russ and Lizzie are often our voices of reason! In fact, I always have to credit the Holy Spirit for any logical & reasonable thoughts I have :)