McLeod's Theme Song

This is McLeod rocking it after he finished his half marathon. He set a new personal best time at 1:56:54 so he was very excited.

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Happy Easter!

Up early and remembering my high school days of shivering at the 6am sunrise service. The cadence of a youth choir piece is drumming in my brain:
HE is alive.
He is ALIVE.
He IS alive.
HE is alive.
He is ALIVE.
He IS alive.
I turned 33 last week so this is probably my 29th Easter to know that truth with my innermost being. To know that because the ultimate hero willingly laid down His sinless life to rescue me from sin, He defeated not only the curse of sin but death itself. Yes, He IS alive!

So how will we celebrate today? McLeod is running a 1/2 marathon, starting in about 60 seconds, through drizzle and 20 mph winds! GO BABY GO! He told me and the kids he'd be having some special time on the road with Jesus this morning--he just hoped it wasn't going to be like the road to Damascus where Paul was knocked on his proverbial behind and blinded for 3 days by the light of the risen Lord! The kids are starting to stir in their beds and will no doubt be pouncing on Easter baskets soon. I found a note from sweet Barret last night that read, "Dear Easter Bunny. I love all the Chreets (treats)!" Then, we're off to church with our visiting friends, the Georgsons, with maybe some Chili's take out and a little egg-dying to follow. To be here in a country that allows us to celebrate the resurrection is a good thing, and I can't help but think of the home groups in other countries that will be quietly celebrating under the radar, so to speak. Can you imagine, though, how those precious voices must sound to the angels? A multitude of hearts ringing out, "HE is alive! He is ALIVE! He IS Alive!" in some shape or form? And listen: the angels are singing back!!

Happy Easter from all the Texpats!