We arrived home to Berlin on Sunday after a refreshing visit to the USA. Last night, my son and I moved the wooden figures representing our family's Lenten journey with God. . .
and placed them near the empty tomb on the Easter table!
It's been a long journey (Lent seemed a lot longer than 6 weeks!) with lots of challenges this year,
but the joy of Jesus' resurrection changes everything. When I was a child, because our family was not familiar with the church calender, the Easter season began a couple of weeks before Easter Sunday and then ended on Easter Sunday. Now, I am glad to perceive and be able to share with my children that it is just beginning and we can celebrate it through Pentecost/Whitsunday.
We have learned a lot and been changed by stepping out of our normal rhythms and walking with God through this season. And we are looking forward to what is still to come!
Hi Sheila -I love seeing your family figures next to the tomb! I agree - the seasons are such a gift. I want to find some ways to really enjoy the Easter season this year -be sure to share your ideas! I need inspiration!
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What a beautiful expression of the joy of Easter! I featured your post at the Living Montessori Now Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/LivingMontessoriNow Happy Easter, Sheila! :)
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