| Easter joy while away |
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| Written by Cindy Eschliman |
| Saturday, 11 April 2009 06:35 |
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This was the first time I have ever spent Easter without my family. I had other responsibilities while being away at college. The experience was interesting. Although it is only Saturday of Holy Week, I am feeling the lonely feeling Jesus must have felt on the night of his death and the loneliness of his disciples while he was dead. Being one of only a few who chose to stay on campus this weekend has given me a beautiful reminder of the trial Jesus endured and a new appreciation for the commercialized holiday. Yes, I did boil some eggs, and deviled them even…one of my favorite foods. Interestingly enough they are called deviled eggs…but enough on that. I am preparing for Easter differently this year. Every other year I have spent Saturday night at church and helped the other youth prepare the sunrise service on Easter morning. Then, I would eat breakfast at church, return home and get ready for the regular Sunday service. It has always been a day spent with family and a day filled with joy. This year, there is no family, but there is joy. There is a new family I will be meeting on Easter morning, my sunshine bundles of joy, the children in the nursery. They remind me of the real Easter joy, true innocent joy. They remind me of the fellowship and friends I do have and my family back home. This Easter, no matter where you are, who you are with, remember the true joy of Easter. Remember the days before Jesus’ crucifixion too. It was a triumph, it will continue as a beauty. Enjoy! |
