Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to all who celebrate it today! Happy Sunday to those who don't! And Happy Monday to those in certain other time zones!

"The risen Jesus hasn't become the fearful agent of vengeance that some wanted him to be before his death, and some still want him to be now. The one who came among them as a servant still works among them by serving: the risen Lord cooks breakfast for his friends (John 21:1-14). Indeed, his friends seem to recognize him because the risen Jesus does what he has always done, calling them by name, breaking bread, breathing peace. When we recognize Christ's new life, we also recognize God's power. We finally understand that Jesus' unconditionally welcoming everyone to feast with him wasn't a way to pass the time until God came with power to set things right: it was the way God's power is revealed and the world's redemption takes place."

Quickie Easter Update

Didn't go out to do anything for the holiday this time around, mostly because a handful of different health issues hit me all at once last week. As it turns out, the rest of the family had no interest in doing anything for today either--all the women have had something going wrong this week, though as far as I know only one ended up going to the hospital (she's better now). Depending on how well everyone's medical treatments are working, we may celebrate together sometime next month. (I might suggest we celebrate on the date of Orthodox Easter--May 1.)

Am trying to think of something else to say, but all I come up with is "Ow ow ow OW." Which I guess means I should go back to resting in bed. May things improve quickly for everyone.