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Cycles of Easter … Life … and Love

Eggs … signs of new life …spring … rebirth …

What a perfect symbol of Easter!

And what a perfect gift from a grandmother to a grandchild … a symbol of the cycle of life.

Every Easter for years and years my mother gave each of her grandchildren one of these beautiful hand-painted eggs. I won't always be their guardian – one day my kids will have homes of their own they'll want to decorate – so I pull them out while I can to marvel at the delicate brush strokes and tiny details. 

I thought you might enjoy them as well…

Happy Easter!

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Light shines and lilies bloom. 

You are with us again in this upper room. 

We sigh and laugh at stories of darkness past.

At your table we eat and sing

Alleluia! Alleluia! Bells of blessing ring!

We dare to touch each other's hands and side.

Peace is your gift, Love is our guide. 

               Lord Jesus, come in glory!

– David L. Coppola

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5 responses to “Cycles of Easter … Life … and Love”

  1. rae Sinor Avatar
    rae Sinor

    They are so beautiful Barbara! How many do you have??? So you only bring them out at Easter??? You should leave them out and enjoy them everyday!!! Remember the verses that we will use our good china, and good towels and linens and not save them only for special occasions….We never know when our time is up…Leave them out!!!!!!!!!! Love you!
    Rae

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  2. Barbara Shallue Avatar
    Barbara Shallue

    I have a LOT! They cover the bar area. But they're too fragile to leave out all of the time – I would need to get a cabinet for them, except more than 3/4 will gradually leave the 'nest' since they're technically not mine! lol

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  3. Just Jill Avatar
    Just Jill

    they are absolutely gorgeous! i agree, you should keep them out for display all year round. did she paint them, too?

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  4. Barbara Shallue Avatar
    Barbara Shallue

    No, she didn't paint them. She found a woman who painted them and taught a class; she went through quite a few artists over the years; they would "retire" and recommend someone else. I wish I could do something like this!
    I think y'all are right, though. I'll keep an eye out for some kind of display cabinet on Craig's List for them.

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    Barbara Shallue

    No, she didn't paint them. She found a woman who painted them and taught a class; she went through quite a few artists over the years; they would "retire" and recommend someone else. I wish I could do something like this!
    I think y'all are right, though. I'll keep an eye out for some kind of display cabinet on Craig's List for them.

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