First is fun! Don’t we all like to be in on the first of something? Spring is special as we do not have an unlimited supply. So, each one is rare to us.

Spring and autumn are my favorite seasons but I used to say autumn and winter were my favorite. As I have achieved the senior class in my education I have learned that they are all special in their own manner.

Spring heralds the imminent holiday of Easter. When I was a youngster Easter meant the Easter Bunny and a glorious Easter basket with a solid chocolate Bunny in the middle of the cornucopia.

‘Climb on the donkey and we will begin the parade,’ Fisherman said. The people have palm branches to lay before you as you ride,’ Fisherman continued.

‘I wonder if they understand my message and what I have been sent to accomplish,’ J thought. ‘At times they seem to accept who I am and at other times I hear them speak of retribution, revenge, and justice,’ J thought.

‘Hosanna and blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord,’ They cried. ‘He is the Messiah and will soon be King of Israel and our suffering will be over…we will have revenge on the Romans and their heavy yoke,’ They said.

‘I see the future and it is not what I intended…my message is of inclusion and love…but a time will soon come when people will fight and kill and make war…in my name,’ J thought.

‘Look at the palms in your path…Lord…all before you certainly love you…they would die for you…if asked,’ Fisherman said.

‘We are against those who are not like us. If you are a different color or sexual orientation or political affiliation than us…you are not Christian…,’ F said in the name of their version of Christ’s message…

‘Jesus wept…’