March 17

It was a beautiful blue-skied day. As I walked to school to pick up Brady, I passed by this tree and paused to look up at the scores of fledgling blossoms that dotted its branches.

Every spring, I find myself marveling over the genius of intelligent design; over how incredible it is that, like clockwork, the trees sprout tender new leaves to replace those that went before. It seemed an especially appropriate reflection for me, given that today saw not just one but two members of our extended family --my Great Aunt Marcella and Adam's Uncle Lane-- bid farewell to this earthbound life.

I feel blessed to know that because of Jesus, Heaven awaits.