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Don’t Get Your Hopes Up

Some people say don’t get your hopes up because then you will be disappointed.

I will have to disagree with this statement.

Without hope you’re not vulnerable. If you’re not vulnerable, then this will lead you to build up walls around your heart.
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Nadie En El Sepulcro

Nadie en el sepulcro.

It’s the Spanish translation of “no one in the tomb.”

It’s also part of a contemporary song the choir sings at church around Easter. The phrase sticks with me because I have learned in the last few months that really and truly, a seemingly bad situation can merely be one that forces us to see, recognize, and remember hope and joy.

The most recent Easter was different than the last few years. I was especially light hearted and happy as I walked into church. I felt optimism and hope like I hadn’t felt in a long time. This mass was going to be a little emotional. I could sense it.
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