Jorja and Raylee were invited to an Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Make-A-Wish today. We arrived with Easter baskets in arms to a sight of 1,000s of Easter eggs spread across the lawn of Wheeler Farm, I would estimate about 3-5 acres of lawn. From a distance it looked as if it hailed brightly colored eggs that morning as the lawn was spotted with blues, pinks, yellows, and bright greens. Munchin Radio played music, children played games, some parents were interviewed by Channel 2, and others huddled up to stay warm, however, everyone anxiously waited for the hunt to begin. Starbucks was there with bagels, hot chocolate and coffee. (This company seems to sponsor a lot of activities for Make-A-Wish and HopeKids--I am not a consumer of Starbucks since I don't drink coffee, but I am a huge supporter of their drive for community service and taking the time to make a difference!)
I did not take a picture of the spread of bright Easter Eggs on the lawn, not sure why I missed that picture :( I did get a picture of the girls with the Easter Bunny. Funny I called him E.B. from the movie Hop and Jorja said, "Mom, it's Easter Bunny not E.B." and I had to tell her E.B. stands for Easter Bunny! She was embarrassed. The Egg Hunt only took a few minutes before all the 1,000s of eggs were swept off the lawn by children from very young ages to even youth ages. All the eggs had candy in them. They said several boy scout troops prepared and scattered eggs. Posted in the pictures is a picture of the girls and E.B.
Introducing Raylee and Jorja.....sisters! Raylee is our cancer baby and Jorja is her sister's keeper.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Waves and Surfers-HopeMinute
I enjoyed this inspiring HopeMinute. It gave me a sense of peace and understanding in how we must balance all parts of our lives, the good times and the trials. I am amazed at this individuals ability to write about anything and always tie it to our Savior Jesus Christ. I hope you like this as much as I did. :)
"Waves & Surfers
I love to watch surfers. I am totally amazed at how they are able to swim out to sea on their surfboards while fighting the current and the water is crashing down upon them. Once they finally get to where they want to be, they have to wait for that perfect opportunity. When they see a wave, they try to get up out of the water to stand on their board. If they fall, they just get back up and try again. Eventually they are able to get up on the board, and the wave lifts them up while carrying them back to shore.
When you think of your own life, does this sound familiar? Do you feel like there are waves crashing around you and at times it just feels like too much to handle?
Like the surfer, we can swim, fight the current, wait for the opportunity, and when the waves of life come crashing down we can stand up and ride it out. We can’t do it alone, but if we trust God to carry us back to shore safely, He will. He doesn't always take the struggles away quickly, but He promises to lift us up and give us peace no matter how big the struggle is. In John 14:27 it says, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
The Lord promises in His word to be with you every step through your journey no matter what you are facing in your life. You are not alone. Turn to Him today and ride the wave of His awesome power while He carries you back to shore safely.
Have a blessed weekend!
-Bridget Asheim, HopeKids Arizona"
"Waves & Surfers
I love to watch surfers. I am totally amazed at how they are able to swim out to sea on their surfboards while fighting the current and the water is crashing down upon them. Once they finally get to where they want to be, they have to wait for that perfect opportunity. When they see a wave, they try to get up out of the water to stand on their board. If they fall, they just get back up and try again. Eventually they are able to get up on the board, and the wave lifts them up while carrying them back to shore.
When you think of your own life, does this sound familiar? Do you feel like there are waves crashing around you and at times it just feels like too much to handle?
Like the surfer, we can swim, fight the current, wait for the opportunity, and when the waves of life come crashing down we can stand up and ride it out. We can’t do it alone, but if we trust God to carry us back to shore safely, He will. He doesn't always take the struggles away quickly, but He promises to lift us up and give us peace no matter how big the struggle is. In John 14:27 it says, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
The Lord promises in His word to be with you every step through your journey no matter what you are facing in your life. You are not alone. Turn to Him today and ride the wave of His awesome power while He carries you back to shore safely.
Have a blessed weekend!
-Bridget Asheim, HopeKids Arizona"
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