Is it Spring yet!

Today was a beautiful day on Delmarva! It came very close to reaching 70! I'm sure it is just a tease since winter has not finished yet but it was enough today to give us "Spring Fever." We are looking forward to warm weather and it will be here before we know it. I can't believe its March already.

A year ago today, Steve's mom passed away. Some days it seems like a year but usually it feels like she was just here. Grandma Scott was a special person and we miss her terribly but we know she and Grandpa are together in the presence of Jesus and we will see all of them someday.

Steve's brother, Pete and his wife came to visit this past weekend and we really enjoyed being together. It was really strange for Pete and Amy to come to Salisbury and not go visit Mom and Dad Scott -but their spirits live on in the children and grandchildren. It's really cool to recognize so much of their parents in their kids, especially the Scott sense of humor. That will never die!!

Today is also my brother Brian's birthday and I called to wish him a happy one. It is very difficult for him since the loss of his youngest daughter last August- each of these special life events now can be extra painful with the realization of such a loss. We all miss Karlee so much and long to see her again.

As we are nearing the celebration of Easter, the empty grave has brought new meaning when we have lost loved ones. Every Easter has been special to me with the promise of the resurrection and eternal life with those dear ones who have gone before us. One day we will have a family reunion like no other and we'll never have to say good bye again. Praise the Lord!

So, yes, we are hoping for an early Spring that will refresh our hearts and minds and remind us that there is new life ahead. The birth of William Stephen and Hannah May in the last two months has brought us a new sense of hope, joy and promise.

Whatever we face, we have a loving Saviour who brings us joy and peace and provides all that we need. I pray you are enjoying fellowship with Him today and are experiencing the fresh newness of life Jesus brings each day.

Steve, Randy and Jamie at the Old West restaurant

Judy, Amy, and Pete

Chris and Luke working on converting his crib to toddler bed

Steve, Judy, Mom and Dad Scott at Ryan and Katelynn's wedding (August, 2003)

Our dog, Kailee resting on Randy's foot

Chris, Will and Luke all dressed up and no place to go!