unending forgiveness, limitless grace.

Happy Easter!

Today I'm thankful for a Savior that would die on a cross so that we can live an eternal life in heaven. Unending forgiveness. Limitless grace.

We will never be worthy but we must always give thanks.

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Aren't these eggs beautiful? I'm determined to dye/decorate some of my own for the first time in far too long. Some traditions should never fade, and this is one of them!

Have a blessed holiday!

xoxo

Ave Maria

On Easter Sunday, Gama Bama took us to Ave Maria for mass in Naples. This church was really special to her husband, Michael's grandpa, that passed away a few years ago. They said his face was just filled with peace whenever he walked in. Looking around at the unique architecture,

she said it is "simple and strong, just like our faith."

It was such an honor to be with them on this day, and such a blessing to be surrounded by people that I can share my faith with!

Happy Easter from Naples, FL!

A little paradise

The combination of winter in the Midwest and too many exams leave students with only one solution: A little paradise.

Over Easter Break we headed down to Naples to stay with Michael's grandparents. We were in dire need of a little sunshine and sand so it was a perfect way to spend the week!

We'd go straight to the beach in the morning-laying in the sun until we were too hot, swimming until we were too cold, playing ball and taking long walks. The boys would cook us dinner (we know how to pick 'em) and then we'd spend hours talking to Gama Bama, Papa Tom and their friends. We'd always end the night with some more dancing or beach time, and if we were lucky, we'd get to have a drink with a prize lobster!

Most of us either currently live together or have known each other for quite awhile, but there were some people in our group of 10 that I was just meeting for the first time and some that I haven't spent more than a day or two with. There are so many different ways to vacation so I was really excited to get to know everyone on this new level. We had SO much fun spending all of this time together, learning about everyones little quirks. All of our relationships were strengthened and we had an amazing week :) Wish we could go back!!