Scripture: Ps 31:1-4, 15-16; Lamentations 3:1-9, 19-24; 1 Peter 4:1-8; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 27:57-66
Scripture standout: 1 Peter 4: "Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same intention (for whoever has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin), so as to live for the rest of your earthly life no longer by human desires but by the will of God."
His Deed/The Day: Today and yesterday was a fitting way to wrap up Lent — I had the honor of spending 24 hours with two of my four precious goddaughters. Anna and Julia Auchter came with Marley, Ben and me — and two other sweet friends — to watch Disney Toy Story on Ice. The tickets were free to me, but it was so much fun to spoil them all with Chic-Fil-A milkshakes and a bag of cotton candy. Isn't it just the best when you can spoil legitimately? Then the girls came back over to the house for a sleepover. The fun continued today, where we found ourselves by the pool at the beach.
I am privileged beyond words to be Ben and Marley's mom. I adore every their every hair on their wacky little heads! I am also honored to be the godmother to four beautiful and spunky girls. They are the daughters of three special friends who have been spiritual guides and confidants and friends who are always and unfailingly — there. In addition to the gift of their friendship, my friends Katherine, Lindsey and Kristen have given me four of their little angels to keep an eye on: Anna, 11, and Julia 9;
Eve, 4; (She's the one with her tongue hanging out of her mouth in concentration)
and Maggie, 4.
Being their godmother is not a chore, or a have-to or a pressure. It is a joy that I thank God for each and every day.
Deedsclosure: As long as it's not a habit or creates an expected standard of behavior, spoil a child you love. Be somebody's fairy godmother! Their smiles are worth every penny of the bibbity-bobbity-boo!
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