Fabulous Army Life

We couldn't spend a year in Pennsylvania without visiting the famous city of Hershey and I'm so glad we spent today at Hershey's Chocolate World. One highlight of the day was creating our own Hershey bar and watching our creation being made from start to finish. Fascinating and delicious! We also enjoyed a trolley tour of the city, focusing primarily on the life of Milton Hershey (my new favorite person!) and the amazing philanthropic contributions he made (and continues to make, long after his passing) to this amazing little city. He and his wife were faithful Christians and spent their time, energy, and money giving back to others. We were able to see the Milton Hershey School , founded in 1909 to better the lives of children in need. It has grown to an impressive array of homes, educational buildings, and various facilities to offer top-notch education. From the school website: For more than 100 years, Milton Hershey School has helped children to realize their full...

We had a lovely Easter Sunday; the one day of the year I can convince my boys to dress up for church. Aren't they just the handsomest!? My preteen's girlfriend joined us for the service and she is an absolute doll. Our local church, Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church, has been an absolute blessing this year. Pastor Josh Crain had a great message titled "Out of the Shadows" that you can hear right here: "Out of the Shadows" Sermon Podcast We enjoyed a traditional Easter lunch at home (ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole,and rolls) complete with Paula Deen's banana pudding in a trifle. Delicious. We are so thankful for our family, our church, and this wonderful little community to spend this year. And, more than anything, we are thankful for a Savior who is risen and loves each of us fiercely and forever.