Mid level clouds and 57 degrees this morning. The squirrels are doing acrobatics trying to eat out of feeders that they can't possibly be on. I need to fill feeders some time today, but for the moment there is enough food out there to keep the Cardinals interested and of course the squirrels too.

Easter has now come and gone. It was a great weekend though. Julie surprised us by coming a day early which made it even better. The services were full of people and the parish breakfast went well. The cantata went off without a hitch and we received many compliments. Now life will settle down to a slower pace.

The Redbuds are in full bloom and the Dogwoods are popping out too. The scenery out the windows changes daily. The Azelias are starting to bloom, and the Bluebells are in full bloom too. As one flower fades away for the year, another takes its place. No wonder we love spring time. It is just a season of continual blessings and beauty. Before too many weeks the lilies and peonies will be in full bloom.

It is a day to be thankful for life. So many people have real problems in their lives and at best I am lucky enough to have only minor annoyances every once in awhile. Our prayer list at church has grown again with people facing a variety of health problems from cancer to upcoming knee replacements to grief issues due to lost loved ones. I pray each will feel the presence of God's holy touch and healing spirit. Several members of my own extended family are facing these same issues as they wait for test results and doctor's reports. Life seems to not be fair sometimes and that thought can really drag us down without a strong faith base. So this morning I just ask God for another bucket load of grace and love to be heaped upon all His children.

I hope you have a wonderful day full of spiritual sunshine.