Bursting at the Seams

Easter 20011.

Hughie has been on mind this weekend as I have been preparing for Easter tomorrow. I was getting Ruby's basket put together tonight and I couldn't help the huge smile on my face, which I didn't realize until Hugh said, "You are really excited for her to find that tomorrow." And he's right, I can't wait to see her little face light up as she surveys her goodies. Ruby and I also had fun picking out a few things for Hughie's grave. But, more importantly, I hope Ruby grows up understanding the real reason we celebrate Easter. Since Hughie's passing, my knowledge of Jesus Christ's resurrection has been a real source of peace for me during my mourning. As hard as it will be each year as Hughie's passing anniversary comes around, what a celebration Easter is to remember that just as Christ lives, so will my sweet son.

Tonight to open our Stake Conference, we sang "I Know That My Redeemer Lives". This has always been one of my favorite hymns. My sister Mal sang this at my Grandpa Meyer's funeral and I accompanied her. Once again, I was overcome with peace tonight as I sang this hymn with so many of my fellow saints. I was glad to be in the congregation. And even more grateful to celebrate Easter tomorrow. When I see Ruby's eyes light up when she find her Easter basket, it will remind me of the greater gift of Christ's Atonement and Resurrection. Which will then remind me of my Hughie.