AD33

So, tonight we had our big performance of AD33 again. It was a huge deal, as lots of people came from all over the place. After all that practice, the time was now, and the story of Easter was told once more.

Daddy played a Pharisee, and our friend Javier played Jesus - and did so very well. There's so much pressure on whoever it is that plays Jesus in a play of this sort. Lots of battles in ways that many others would never understand.

As you can see in some of these photos, there was spectacle as well. An angelic scene here above is an interpretation of the beginning of time and all that goes with it. Basically, it is needed to set up the need for redemption, which is of course the story of Easter.

We have two more performances Easter morning, after which everyone will collectively crash and collapse with huge sighs of relief. We've only had a few minor bumps along the way, but on the whole, the performance was unforgettable.

The crucifixion and resurrection scenes are incredibly powerful and moving - all of our team did such a fantastic job putting it all together. Thousands have seen this production so far, and tomorrow promises to bring more. AD33 has been a special performance, and despite my villainous role, a honor to be a part of. Mommy, of course, is the real hero: she's been doing and keeping track of all the costuming for this major event.

NOW, what exactly has Madison been doing all this time?

Madison is spending the day with Nana and Ye-Ye again, the ultimate babysitters really. Madison has such a great time with them - it doesn't take long to get her out the door when we're mentioning going by Nana and Ye-Ye's house.

When we called moments ago, she was attacking Mr. Potato Head with some knights or something. We'll have to go see what that's about in a bit.

Tomorrow is Easter, of course. We've got a pretty big day planned, as always. Great Grandma is coming, and everyone will be over at Ye-Ye and Nana's house. I know there'll be an egg hunt, and I'm also fairly certain we'll have a visit from one certain Easter Bunny!

But the day is all about Jesus. That message can get lost with all the baskets, eggs and bunny rabbits. And though there's nothing in particular we have against any of that, it is vital that the true meaning of Easter be passed on to not only our daughter, but all our children. This, of course, is what Daddy does for a living - and why. So tomorrow, on Easter Sunday, we'll tell the story once more. We'll be sure to teach our children well.

"Train a child in the way he should go. When he is old, he will not turn away from it." Proverbs 22:6 NIrV