lets be real. it's hard to focus on the real meaning of easter when you have little peeps. and our focus, as parents, are on them and fulfilling their easter wishes. easter baskets, colorful eggs and candy. sunday morning was typical chaos, amped with an unusual amount of sugar. the kids were bouncing off the walls, the house was trashed, and the church music that was playing throughout the house was just background noise. everything changed when we got to church. sacrament went by fast, as always, trying to keep 4 kids quiet, by shoving books in their faces, food in their mouths, and crayons in their hands. sunday school, i had to run home and grab the treat bags i had prepared for the young women, and it was easier than fighting tills to go to nursery. then that last hour...brother keesler taught the lesson. i will never forget it. one of THE most powerful lessons i've ever sat through in my entire life as a member of the true church, the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. i tried hiding my face as i cried through the entire thing. i couldn't even look at the 6'7" husky man, with the most tender voice. the spirit was so strong as he talked about those last days before christ was resurrected. he ended with the reflections of christ video. all i have to do is hear the music and my heart swells. i watched the first minute, maybe, and then buried my face in my hands again. it was amazing. truly. and to me, that is what easter is about. feeling the spirit, and reflecting on our savior jesus christ, and feeling grateful to him and to my heavenly father for giving his only begotten son to sacrifice for our sins. my testimony grew this easter, and to brother keesler i will always be thankful.
