Has anxiety ever weighed so intensely on your heart that it consumed your thoughts, even as you spent time with friends? We’ve all experienced those moments where we were physically present but mentally absent because we were immensely enthralled in our doubts, anxieties, and fears. The night comes to an end in a blur as we can’t remember what was said amongst our friends, but we vividly remember the torment of our mental anguish.

Don’t get me wrong Easter is one of my favorite times of year because let’s get real: the joy of our children as they find the hidden plastic eggs, the egg coloring, and the new crisp Easter Sunday outfits are just magical. But it can be frustrating as a Christian mom in a world where we commercialize the greatest event in all of history. It’s the apex of our humanity and the path that was paved for us to receive salvation.