Having enjoyed a peaceful celebration last Sunday, I recall my writing since starting this blog. (As a “Tuesday with Kay” today.)
Easter 2011, my post quoted George Q. Cannon (11 Jan 1827 – 12 Apr 1901) about resurrection: “... the word of the Lord is very clear and definite. It leaves no room to doubt ...” I concluded with my own testimony: “Yes, there is life after death, and families can be forever. I know that Jesus Christ lives, and is the Savior of the world. I will be eternally grateful for His sacrifice.”
My favorite post on Easter was in 2013, quoting my mother’s description of “a quiet garden scene” in 1972. In a sacred meeting at “The Garden Tomb ... President Lee said again that he felt impressed this was indeed the place where Christ was laid after his crucifixion and where he rose from the dead.”
Sharing my joy on that special Sunday in 2015: “We celebrate Easter because Jesus Christ lives." In 2016, I recalled a 2007 Easter message by Gordon B. Hinckley, then President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: “Mortality is but a stepping-stone to a more glorious existence in the future. The sorrow of death is softened with the promise of the Resurrection."
My “Easter Impressions” in 2017: “Burdened with details of preparing for major changes in our life ... [Kay & I ] are so ready to pause and ponder what should be everyday remembrance ... of our Savior’s sacrifice and eternal love ...”
In April 2019, “My Hope” looked forward to “a joyful reunion with my eternal companion [Kay] and other loved ones who have passed on. Life is good – here and in the hereafter. I hope you will feel true joy during this Easter season and in years to come.”
