Monday, May 2, 2011

The Joy of Easter

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!

4 comments:

  1. 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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  2. Thanks, Leslie! I'll be looking to you for inspiration as well. I've already gleaned so many ideas from your work already.: )

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  4. 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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