Black-Eyed Sweet Pea

We had our Good Friday service last night, a combined Mercy/ Good Shepherd service. We did a very traditional Tenebrae Service. It was neat. New friend, Darla helped with singing, and did an excellent job. Along with the many hymns we led together, she sang Samuel Barber's The Crucifixion, and I sang Peter Willams' Agnus Dei, which is actually a choral piece, but it translated nicely into a solo. At the end of the service, I couldn't find the notes to start an unaccompanied "Were You There," and there was no nursery for the kids, so they were a bit distracting, but in general, it was a great service. Pastor Shel even got a complimentary e-mail afterward from someone who rarely has nice things to say. How 'bout that!

Afterward, we went to Scheels to visit Matt because he has worked so much this week, the kids haven't had much chance to see him. On our way out, Maia face-planted on the entryway carpet. She's got a nice shiner now. Just in time for Easter! Poor baby!

She's still got a pretty good attitude, though. A little cranky this morning, so I gave her a little Ibuprofen to take the edge off.