It is finished.

Easter, that is. Perhaps I should feel bad for being glad that it's over, but... it is a lot of work. I do enjoy most of it though. Maundy Thursday went okay even though we only had 17 show up. Good Friday was nice - I thought. We were at a small UM church, and it was very traditional. But I like services like that. I don't know why but I simply love singing old hymns very slowly anymore. Easter Sunday was okay. Good crowd for breakfast and worship. Many visitors. I gave people the opportunity to light a candle at the end and we had to go through 'Amazing Grace' two and a half times because so many people partook. I felt quite a sense of relief and satisfaction last night when I was putting things away and closing the Easter file for this year though. I didn't even realize that after this week I'm on vacation for a week (sort of). I will be in Illinois to do my nephew's wedding then. I am looking forward to it - and was quite honored to be asked - but I will be soooo glad when it's over. Blended families on both sides and all that. But Tim was the first baby I ever held. Hmm. He's going to be a doctor, you know. Nice couple. And all in all this past weekend was pretty nice too. The kids were both home; my parents were here for a brief visit (and stayed for church); hopefully that was the coldest it will be for a while. Yep, let's close the door on this weekend and call it a day.