Couldn't Drag Me Away...

Home one day now... Quiet, lonely, the house is very still. Val called, but I missed her call. Tried her back, but she must have been asleep. Getting ready for Easter today. I am cooking Lamb (I got addicted in London!) and Chateau Briand. butternut squash, fresh corn on the cob, and lemon moussecake for dessert. I am coloring eggs for Anna's kids to find and will attend Church, have the egg hunt, the family dinner and a dear family friend, Karen Kilowatt is stopping by. I am singing in an Easter Concert called "The Lamb of God" - it is a beautfiul rendition of our Savior's final days, his crucifixtion, resurrection and a wonderful message of HOPE in HIM, our Lord and King. The picture above is of Sonja Begonia giving me my special BooBoo Tattoo. Its still on my wrist now, and I am so proud to have had a sweet loving chicklette give me such a fond gift as I left London. I have looked at it repeatedly today, tonight and thought of my time with those Madsen chicklettes and how sweet and wonderful they are. I am sad they are so so far away. But I will make a more diligent effort to see them more. I am saving my miles for them! Have I remarked lately how blessed I am? I am grateful that Val is feeling well enough to spend time with our children and their children. Its so hard to watch someone go through what Val is going through, but, candidly, I think she is doing it with such amazing grace and poise. Unmatched. Her gentle, loving way toward all others sums her up. A friend called tonight to tell me about a dream that they had had about Val and how when she passed away, the heavens sang with ultimate joy at her coming. That her devotion to Jesus Christ and toward His mission and message is accepted as "Well done, tho good and faithful daughter." This person told me that now she knows why Val has such peace about this process and is so sure of her destiny. It made me think of this song; Wild Horses... Poignantly, verse 2... For I have watched Val suffer, yet she knows that Jesus Christ atoned and suffered so that we might all change our behaviors and desires to become more like Him. Therein is her peace. Therein is the power of her Faith, Hope and her Charity. Childhood living is easy to do The things you wanted I bought them for you Graceless lady you know who I am You know I can't let you slide through my hands Wild horses couldn't drag me away Wild horses couldn't drag me away I watched you suffer a dull aching pain Now you decided to show me the same No sweeping exits or offstage lines Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind Wild horses couldn't drag me away Wild horses, couldn't drag me away I know I dreamed you a sin and a lie I have my freedom but I don't have much time Faith has been broken, tears have been be cried Let's do some living before we die Wild horses couldn't drag me away Wild horses couldn't drag me away Wild horses, we'll ride them some day