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By VERNA BROCK

I am seriously revelling in Spring right now. I tend to waffle between Spring and Autumn as to which season is my favorite, and right now Spring is winning. My dead- looking garden has erupted into a lush, green jungle, and tender buds are finally free from the threat of frost (I hope!).
 The fragrance of jasmine and magnolias fill the dusky, evening air, along with the scent of what I call “green”. Everything is fresh and refreshed, and just plain wonderful. It just doesn’t last long enough.
Happily, it all coincides with Easter and Passover, when we celebrate resurrection and liberation.
 The soul can’t help but smile everyday as we approach the cumulation of Lent and the Risen Lord, all while watching the world renew itself in amazing beauty and life.
On April 6th, the Wakulla U.M.C. will host a contemplative Maundy Thursday service at 6 p.m., with communion and fellowship. On Easter Sunday morning there will be a 7 a.m. Sonrise service followed by a covered-dish breakfast in the fellowship hall. There  will also be a 10 a.m. service in the sanctuary following breakfast. Everyone is invited to join us for this celebration. I hope you can make it!
I continue my campaign to convince FDOT to reduce the speed limits in Wakulla Station. In early May, my neighbors and I are attending a meeting to ask, again, for a reconsideration of our request to reduce limits to 35 and 45 mph, instead of the current 45 and 55 mph. Before the road was re-paved, the limit was 35 mph all the way to Jerry’s Bait ‘n Tackle, and folks still drove too fast. Now, it’s insane how fast some people speed through OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
My grateful thanks to everyone who has held my family prayer and love during this difficult time. My dad joined my mother on the March 25th, just a few weeks short of his 91st birthday. What an amazing 70-plus years  they shared, may they rise in glory.
Please continue to remember the Carter family in your prayers, as well as the Allen family, the Kendrick family, the Sloane-Peacock family, and the Turner family. Little Sebastian Mosely continues to await a heart transplant at Shands, and his parents covet your prayers for him and their family during this stressful time.
Traveling mercies are requested as the Odyssey of the Mind contestants  prepare to drive to Orlando for the State competition. Wakulla County is sending several teams to compete, and this will be an excellent learning experience for all of our students. I can’t wait to hear all about their adventures.