easter.

the older you get, the different holidays become. i remember growing up, easter was such a huge deal. we [the 4 of us girls] would always get new easter dresses for church that day, the entire family would come over for a delicious easter dinner, and easter baskets were always awesome. easter wasn't like that this year, or last year either. i haven't been to church on easter in 2 years...i have had to work. i realize that this is a reality of adulthood, but it is just kind of funny that a holiday that was such a big deal a few years ago, is now simply another day at work.
last year i got my second tattoo the day before easter. it is on the side of my foot, and it reads "his wounds have paid my ransom..." when i was in the heart of inglewood yesterday, i thought a lot about this phrase. i thought a lot about the sacrifice of Christ. i thought a lot about how i wish i had honored his sacrifice more yesterday. thank you my most almighty savior for saving me. for giving me new life. for giving me the opportunity to live this life free of chains. because of you, i am washed.
so, even though it is a day late, happy easter. may you remember the sacrifice that Christ made for all of us, and may we live our lives accordingly.


[the last easter i spent with my family. 2009]

12 days.