A Good Friday

Last night, after Amity's birthday party, we attended our church's annual Maundy Thursday service at the Arboretum. The service always begins by participating in the Lord's Supper, then walking into the garden for prayer and scripture meditation, and ends with the scattering of the disciples in silence as we return to our homes. I love the symbolism and I love that the meanings behind the symbols are connected with relevance to our everyday lives.

Good Friday used to confuse me when I was younger. Jesus was crucified! Shouldn't we spend the day in mourning? Now, I believe there is a time for pondering the significance of his death but there is also great cause to ponder the life and resurrection we share because of what began on Good Friday.

So, since God provided a sunny day on Good Friday, we had to take advantage of it and return to the Arboretum with GDaddy and KK. Besides, Eddie Coker was going to be there in concert and we didn't want to miss it!

As you can see, Amity enjoyed her first concert experience...

and so did her daddy and GDaddy!

Amity tried on her new Wayland hat from Lolly and PopPop. She thought it was more fun to chew on than wear but, hopefully, that will change by the time the summer sun arrives in Texas.

Amity met the Easter Bunny for the first time. She gave him/her a wave and then we moved on. I think her mom is kind of creeped out by these costumed characters. It weirds me out when I can't make eye contact! Even though she had a perfectly comfortable stroller, Amity preferred being carried by her GDaddy...

because he showed her the pretty flowers...

and even let her practice a little walking.

Thankful for a very Good Friday and eagerly awaiting Resurrection Sunday!