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He is Risen!

"Christian", "Easter Song", "Easter Sunday", "Hallelujah", "Keith Green", "Matthew 28", "easter", "nablopomo", "sky", "sunrise"Easton Place
(photo by easton place)



Here the bells ringing They're singing that you can be born again 
Here the bells ringing They're singing Christ is risen from the dead 
The angel up on the tombstone Said He has risen, just as He said Quickly now, go tell His disciples That Jesus Christ is no longer dead 
Joy to the word, He has risen, hallelujah He's risen, hallelujah He's risen, hallelujah 
Hear the bells ringing They're singing that you can be healed right now Hear the bells ringing, they're singing Christ, He will reveal it now 
The angels, they all surround us And they are ministering Jesus' power Quickly now, reach out and receive it For this could be your glorious hour 
Joy to the world, He has risen, hallelujah He's risen, hallelujah He's risen, hallelujah, hallelujah 
The angel up on the tombstone Said He has risen, just as He said Quickly now, go tell His disciples That Jesus Christ is no longer dead 
Joy to the world, He has risen, hallelujah He's risen, hallelujah He's risen, hallelujah Hallelujah

Summer Travels in Europe

"europe", "france", "israel", "mr. porter", "music", "nablopomo", "paris", "playlist", "spotify", "travel"Easton Place
My husband and I are planning our first real vacation, sans children, since our first child was born nearly 16 years ago! It's very exciting, and a little unsettling to be completely honest. Our younger son as been asking to attend his usual summer camp for both sessions and this year I finally agreed. This means he'll be enjoying camp life for a full seven weeks! He's incredibly excited and I'm trying not to think about missing him for so many weeks. Our older son is traveling to Switzerland, The Czech Republic, Poland and Israel with his camp this summer. They will be traveling for the better part of 6 weeks! And while I'm going to miss him equally, I am feeling very blessed to be able to offer him this opportunity. All of this camp-fun for our children means my husband and I will have at least 6 weeks to ourselves and THAT equals travel time!

At this point, we're planning on spending 10 days in Israel, one of which will be with our oldest son and his group. The camp organizes a parents' trip and we're jumping at the chance! We figured while we're "across the pond" we'd spend some time in France and possibly England after our stay in Israel.  I came across a photo on the fabulous site, Mr. Porter, and it's inspired me to put together a playlist that I can listen to while planning and dreaming about our Summer travels. Have a listen, enjoy, dream, plan...  Are you planning any trips this Summer?

photo, curtesy of Mr. Porter, Journal. please be sure to explore their site for inspiration


xo
-Patti

The Promise of Spring

"Flowers", "God", "Passover", "Spring", "blooms", "blossoms", "bradford pear tree", "easter", "faith", "garden", "promise", "renewal"Easton Place
For so many of us, Winter overstayed her welcome. I have friends in the northern parts of the US, and they're still living in a snow globe world. As I look outside and see the beginning signs of Spring, I can't help but wonder when the trees will be blooming. They seem so far from showing their pink and white blossoms as they stand at the ready with their tiny crimson buds.

I decided to look at last year's blossom photos to remind me exactly when I can expect to see the blooms again. The first photo below was taken April 28, 2013. I am giddy at the thought that in roughly 10 days from now, the trees will be full with green leaves and delicate white flowers! Ten. More. Days.  I can wait. I can believe in the promise of Spring. For many celebrating Passover or Easter, this is truly a season of promises... of hope... of faith... of renewal. If you're celebrating this season, I wish for you a meaningful holiday.

one of our bradford pear trees: April 28, 2013
our garden: May 2, 2013
Happy Spring, friends!
xo
-Patti