Easter is always the symbol of everlasting or a renewal of
life. It is a time for me to assess my
life and decide what I need to do to make this world a better place. It has always been rare that I was a true
beneficiary of good luck but the recipient of tidings for hard work.
In 2006-07, James and I had gone through religious education
at the local Catholic Church. I was
thrilled to return to my roots and felt the classes prepared me for what I
wanted to do. I had not received my
confirmation as a youth and was excited to have that sacrament. I also looked forward to a covenant marriage
with James.
Miriam and Bryan came to our home on April 3. On April 7, we had completed our Sacraments
with our closest friends and new children in audience. Our very best friends stood in as our
Godparents.
On April 8, we celebrated our very first Easter with Miriam
and Bryan. Our friends spent Saturday
night with us and the next morning, the children embarked on an Easter
egg/basket hunt.
I look back on the photos.
Miriam and Bryan were so little and snuggley. I remember the Cabbage Patch doll the Easter
Bunny left for Miriam. She really
connected with the doll and what it meant to have someone care for you, even
though you were brought together under unusual circumstances.
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