An Easter to Remember

This Easter 2014 will be one we will treasure in our family. Every Easter is a special one in that this is the time that we remember, reflect, and celebrate the life of Jesus Christ- all that He was and is, all whom He loved and loves, and all the sacrifice that was offered for all people, even for me and my household.

There is much to share about how God has opened our eyes to the Gospel story (the good news of Jesus) through our journey to adopt. More of that to come in the next few posts as we hold on to the Easter season. But tonight I'd like to share some new of great JOY in our home!

Over the past week or so Todd and I have been reading the Bible stories leading up to the death of Jesus on the cross: Palm Sunday, A House of Prayer, Religious Leaders, The Last Supper, The Traitor, The Garden, Peter, The Trials, and to the Death Sentence. On Good Friday, Todd was reading to the children about Jesus' death sentence and the Crucifixion (Matt 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19) and our 6 year old daughter began to cry and weep. Her daddy asked her, "Why are you crying?" and she answered with tear filled eyes, "it's amazing what Jesus did for me." She understood for the first time the measure of His love for her and the suffering He endured in order to give her new life! Daddy talked with her further about Jesus as our Savior and Lord with her response of believing in His great gift of forgiveness and life. What a blessing to lead your own little one to know and understand Christ's love and sacrifice.

This little girl wanted to call her grandmas to tell them about her decision to believe and also she can't wait to tell her pastor at church on Easter Sunday. Welcome to the family of God my precious little one!! I know the Angels in Heaven sang songs in celebration for you!

To celebrate her new life and spiritual birthday, we had a wonderful dinner with her special request of lime jell-o and bacon. :) Gotta love a child-like spirit coming to know the King of the Universe and all creation!

Praying that you take time this Easter to reflect upon the love that Christ Jesus has for you!

Happy Easter!

The Vogtmans

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