“Family... the ties that bind and gag.” That is what someone once said. For us, getting to see Smith/Morgan family is always special. We try to savor every Precious minute of togetherness.
Holidays can be stressful for many. Easter is a week away and the meals are being planned. What matters most? Not the perfect ham or sunrise breakfast meal... it is the fellowship with family and our faith families as we prepare too celebrate the holiday that changed everything.
I am reminded of Jesus, the week before he faced the cross. His mother, the other Mary’s and Martha were all busy with Passover meals. The Seder meal that reminded the people of Israel of their journey to freedom. The sacrifice of the perfect lamb and the meal of bitter herbs and matzo.
Whose Matzo balls did Jesus prefer? No one knows for sure, but probably, his mother’s. Reflecting on the purely human moments in Jesus life always makes me pause.
He had a family, just like us. Perhaps, they were messy... and meddlesome ... and wonderful, too.
Make the most of the moments!
Today, I am grateful for family ties.
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