Happy Easter

It's been very busy the past month preparing for Lent and then on to Holy Week and today, Easter. No time to slack off, it's full steam ahead catching up on other projects at work before finally having a week off for vacation during Em's spring break.

Even though Easter is a joyous occasion, we have had a subdued weekend at home. My Uncle was diagnosed with cancer little more than a week ago, had surgery to remove the tumor on Wednesday and then unexpectedly passed away yesterday morning after a massive heart attack. As my cousin mentioned yesterday, he seemed "invincible". Kind, strong, ornery, and a strong believer in justice, it is hard to believe that he is gone. A memorial service wil be held for him in May in central Oregon. We will make the trek to a small town to be with my Aunt, cousin and their friends.

Family and friends in the Willamette Valley, Em and I will still be coming down in a couple of weeks. My brother has a show coming up here in the Seattle area and we'll be at the reception for that and then making our way down to Oregon for a few days. It's time to see everyone and make the rounds and get as much of the farm and family history recorded as we can.

Until then, Happy Easter. Christ is Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!