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We had a wonderful Easter weekend; peaceful, joyful, filled with friendship and laughter, full of remembrance and thankfulness.The day began next to the Baltic Sea, with our songs accompanied by the sound of softly rolling waves. Modestas spoke about the joy we have because of Christ’s resurrection, and we lingered in the sun as it broke through the morning fog.

Most of us gathered at Modestas and Ramune’s house for a lunch that included meat and cheese, fish, herring mayonnaise salad, and dark bread. The kids (big and little) enjoyed playing a traditional egg-cracking game, and the sun stayed out long enough for a few people to take a stroll in the village.

When we had just arrived home, our neighbour’s son, Richardas, came by and asked if we would come over for a late lunch! All of this, after Valerija had already had Richardas deliver an adorable little gift bag of goodies to us on Friday. It was a lovely surprise, and even though we were already full, we managed to squeeze in a few more Lithuanian specialties like hot cabbage, white bean and garlic bread salad, pea salad, pork sausage, and more hard-boiled eggs. Valerija had also invited another friend, and we had a fun afternoon talking about Easter traditions, church, the heating system, and probably a few complicated Lithuanian bits that slipped by us.

It was a fantastic weekend, and with all the sunshine, it looks like the start of spring has finally arrived. We have so many things to be thankful for: friends, sunshine, plenty of food, and the true joy of Easter. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed!