Easter | one_local

Where in the world is this place? What is so great about it anyway?

Located in Marsing, Idaho, a historic site on the Oregon Trail near the Snake River is this distinctive butte. That, however, is not why we visited it. It is known for its Easter Sunrise Worship Services with a beautiful white cross located on its summit.

Our son, who currently lives in Idaho attended the Sunrise service last year. When we visited him this past December we asked him to take us to see it.

Sunrise services have been held on this butte continuously since April 1938. Many families come to celebrate the Risen Lord at this special place. Gates open at 5 a.m. with 800-900 cars coming in. Service begins at 7 a.m. with 1,000-1,500 people attending.

All these folk gather together with one mind, one person, one motivation—to worship Jesus. Glory!

There would be no Sunrise service when we visited it in December, only fog. Dense fog. It was quite ethereal and wonderful.

*It is a pretty steep climb. But there is a handicap way as well to use if needed.*

*Looks like nothing behind my twinster and me!*

Indeed they do. Happy Easter.

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!

Easter supper was celebrated this past Saturday here at the farm. It was a better day for all family members to get together before starting a new week, however it knocked this PFO off her groove.

Though it was a thought in the mind of some of the grown children not a word was mentioned. Nancy’s post on her blog, Two Trails One Road, was a reminder that something important had been forgotten.

Posted Easter day, April 1, 2018, her blog jogged the foggy memory of this farm gal. That was only after reading it today, April 4, 2018. Just the same, Easter morning found no freshly made Danish Pastry waiting for the hungry crowd. Truth is, it was totally forgotten. Never even thought of. Sometimes cliches hit the nail right on the head— making the pastry fell right threw the cracks of this farmers’ plans.

No sooner had Nancy’s post been happily read did it hit home. In a hurried rush were things flying about the kitchen to make the “We have had it every year for forever,” tradition danish. What a blessing the recipe is straightforward and turns out very well every time.

The recipe is straightforward and turns out very well.

The almond flavoring gives this pastry a surprisingly nice and different flavor. Toasted almonds are used also for they have a nice full flavor, and look very pretty as the topping on this family Easter Tradition Danish Pastry.