Traditions

My dear, sweet niece, Teri, emailed me about wanting to start some traditons for Easter. Long ago, I tried to get something started in our family, but never felt that a "true" tradition was formed. So to my kids, I'm asking, did we have Easter traditions? And for Teri and anyone else out there reading this, let me know what traditions you are carrying on or starting with your family.

Our church has started a wonderful tradition of covering our wooden cross with flowers during Easter morning service. We first cover the cross with a mesh/wire (using plastic this year instead of 'rabbit' fencing) and then during the service we form a line and are handed a bunch of red and white carnations with long stems. By the time everyone has gone through line, the cross is completely covered. It's very moving. A day of great celebration... Jesus Lives. This is the great gospel story. Not just a ticket to Heaven, but having God living within us... sins forgiven...and when we fail (and we will) God has His arms open wide, waiting for us to come back so He can keep lovin' on us. "...and life is worth the living, just because He lives."

Moving Again

Yep, it looks like it's going to happen mid April. We are buying an older "coach" as they call them in the mobile home park. We will own our land and a share of the park that sits on the bay and is at the back door of a mall. It's an ideal location in many ways. The Lord is "enlarging our space" so family & friend gatherings will be easier from now on. Ya'all come see us, ya hear?" We will also be enjoying a heated pool. I'm not sure I'm ready to sign up for shuffle board as yet. Maybe I'll let my old man try it out first.

Smoochies on the Moon

In years past, Dan & I started sending each other kisses, attached to the moon, when we were seperated by many miles. This is simply done by blowing kisses up to the moon and letting the other person know to get them when they see the moon. But you must reach up to get them. It may seem a silly thing, but if you try it, you may see that this simple act somehow bridges the gap of time and miles with a loved one.

Now, with grandbabies so far, so very far away, we have begun sending "smoochies" to the moon for them to receive. Charis and Micah now "get it" and have begun sending smoochies back to us via the moon. I will never look at the moon the same again.

It has made me think about the cross. A symbol of God sending me "smoochies." When I look at the cross, I can also send my love back, because it is the cross, and all that it represents, that has bridged the gap with my greatest love, God.

This was easy!

Just wanting to add a comment on my sweet, daughter's blg site has led me into my own blog. So, thank you Heidi for indirectly getting me up and running! This is going to be fun!