Easter

I can't believe that Easter is here once again. I feel like we just celebrated it, but alas another year has gone by. I find myself each year more and more grateful for this time of year and the reminder of Christ's sacrifice for us. Each year I receive more and more understanding of the Atonement and what a special gift it truly is for all of us in our lives. The past year I have had different kinds of trials, not ones that are visible to the eye and you would only know of them if I told you. These trials continue to teach me of Christ love and who I am and want to be. I think I am learning from them each day. I am learning of love and forgiveness which is a beautiful lesson to learn. Did I just say that? I notice as I get older that I find myself more and more thankful for lessons learned or should I say lessons I am trying to learn. I now know that through these that we do become closer to our Heavenly Father, truly the refiners fire. Gosh! Sometimes it sure does hurt along the way though, but Heavenly Father and his Son Jesus Christ carry us at the right times. I have seen my Father's hand in my life more in the past 4 years than I have ever before. I testify that he does know us like the palm of his hand. He is brilliant and wonderful! I am full of gratitude and love on this Easter Sunday. Happy Easter to all!