It was hard learning Brian did not get the last prosecution opening (presumably his best chance, since it is local where he already has good connections), but it has been good to shift our gears into hope for what we can do where we are. Brian's been SO great to buckle down at the firm, branch out into Elder Law that we all feel quite hopeful about the more we learn, especially with Tyler (other partner) having a brother who manages many local nursing homes. It's a little hard having no immediate financial solutions, but it's good to find great deals on Easter clothes, and still be able to fit it into the budget :). Elder Bednar's last Conference talk about looking with Spiritual Eyes for blessings, and Pres. Uchtdorf's most recent Conference Talk on being Grateful in ALL circumstances have been almost specifically-with my name on it-helpful. These kids of ours, though we stress over them, (and refuse to teach them to drive), are a HUGE blessing, and sweet little Jane just keeps smiling through it all, as though the whole world is bursting with joy we just can't see as well as she can. We love their good hearts and are grateful, that at least in this sometimes difficult family stage, they sincerely want to do what's right.
Grandma Stewart moved down to Utah!!, so after our City Egghunt, we drove down to visit her and have another (all-you-can-eat Palmer Chocolate!) Egg hunt with the residents. We came home, colored eggs, and Brian got ready for the choir's Easter Sunday number. We sang "Gethsemane" which is a kind of heart-rending tune, one which I would normally not choose over a more "Alleluia" type song for Easter, but which I LOVED this year, realizing how personally the Savior does feel our pains and sorrows, so that He can bring relief. We enjoyed having the Elders over for a ham dinner (one from GA!), making it feel more like a real holiday :). AND, since we have 11:00 church for now, I made the kids smile for me for annual group shots :)
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