Happy Easter!

With today being Easter and with all the stuff going on in the world, it is only fair to reflect on religion today. First, how exciting it is to live in today age. We have so much going on. With the new Pope, Pope Francis is on a mission to change the Catholic Church. Just today, he spoke on world peace. He has shown a passion for the poor and less fortunate. Now, I am not Catholic but I love the positive imagine he is portraying to the world. On top of this, the Supreme Court is now dealing with the issue of marriage equality. No matter how that turns out, it is all about religion. 

I began the day watching the History Channel and their mini series The Bible, until the cable went out. As I was on facebook, all I saw were comments about Easter. Then Dad called. He is in Missouri and he proceeded to tell me how Easter is just another day in the Straube household. Couldn't but thinking - but why? Why is it just another day? We used to celebrate just like everyone else. Even if we don't attend a church service, isn't Easter one of those holidays were people spend time with their family? So how come this holiday that is supposed to mean so much - be it the religious side where Christ has risen or a day to come together and enjoy each other's company - turn into a day where it means nothing?

Last time I was in Virginia Beach, I watched this home video. I was maybe 2 and it was Easter Day. Mom and Dad had spent the night hiding Easter eggs. I was a hoarder! I keep picking up different eggs. I didn't want to put any of them down. You see me on the video holding 4 eggs... and I keep trying to pick up more. Plus I would run right past the obvious ones to pick up the most obscurely located ones. It was such a happy time. Plus, Dad was home which made it special in of itself. We have all these pictures of us in our Easter best. It used to be so special.

So I sit here alone and think "man. I would love to spend the day with my whole family. These people don't realize just how lucky they are." But let's be honest. No holiday is the same anymore. Sometimes I wonder if it is just me. How come I have this overwhelming desire to be with my family and to spend holidays in the traditional ways? How come is seems like no one else in my family feels the same way? It is so lonely. I mean can you imagine being in a room filled with people that you want nothing more in the world at that moment to just all be together and you feel like you are the only one who feels that way? It is almost worst then being alone. 

So hopefully my cable is back on by 8 PM so I can watch the conclusion of The Bible (it has been out for 4 hours now). If not, I have a big movie collection and I will enjoy my quiet night. 

John 11:25-26 
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.

HAPPY EASTER Everyone!