“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting” (1 Cor 15:55)? Jesus has conquered death and given us new life in him! Alleluia. These are words of hope and truth for me as I celebrate my first Easter without JoAnn, believing she is now with the angels and the saints, celebrating with and praying for us.

Thank you to those of you who have joined me on the spiritual steppingstones journey and Caring Bridge this past year. I appreciate all your prayers, caring, and support. Be assured of my daily prayers for your intentions – whether you have let me know you have sent prayers or have been reading along or not!

Let us continue to keep each other in prayer during this unprecedented time of pandemic. May we continue to pray for healing and protection for all, for those who are most vulnerable, as well as for those who are caring for us, doctors, nurses, firefighters, police officers, and those in service-related fields. May we remember those who have died, are dying or will lose their lives because of this virus and pray that they may rise with Jesus.

Happy Easter from my family to yours!

Photo: After the Easter Vigil last year – thank you Giovanna for taking the picture!