One thing I've found with teenagers, is that they like to test what's out there,
they don't want to accept just what you say, they like to argue the point.
They argue things that really shouldn't be argued, but that seems to be life right now.
One thing I won't argue is my faith.
Faith is such a personal conviction, I don't think you can make someone believe,
but with our kids, I really want the way I live my life
to mean something to them, to be something they want to be part of.
I love Easter. To me it is even more amazing than Christmas.
I have been thinking how I could communicate this to the children
and now that I've figured out a way I thought I would share it with you
in case you want to try it too.
I've made some lovely bags and in them I've put a thrifted rabbit,
a bag of chocolate and a bottle of body wash.
Then I'm writing each of the children a personal letter.
In the letter I explain the items in the bag,
the thrifted rabbit for them because Easter is first of all about second chances,
as many as you need, you just have to ask.
the chocolate, for the sweetness of Grace,
grace for them and grace for them to show others. Easter is all about Grace.
lastly the body wash because Easter is about redemption.
It's about being clean from the inside out, forever.
These little bags are just simple gifts, made by me with love.
I'm hoping that as the children read their letters and enjoy the treats,
that Easter will be real to them in a different way
but one which relates to our family.
Um, almost cried. And I so want to steal this!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow - so beautiful, thoughtful and MEANINGFUL!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Deb. So, so lovely.
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ps. I LOVE the fabrics you've used too x
that is so cool and a great way to tell your kids, with a mum like you i am sure they are all making personal decisions for Christ. Well done. I am thinking that would be quite good for a sunday school session too.
ReplyDeleteAmazingly thoughtful and meaningful - an inspiration xx
ReplyDeletethat is wonderful - i love giving celebrations more meaning than just buying things for loved ones - this will definetly help me with ideas for my 2 little ones...
ReplyDeleteDeb xxx you are an inspiration xxx love from your favourite 'brat' I am your favourite right?? xx
ReplyDeleteso lovely Deb :)
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely. This is the stuff they will ALWAYS remember. x
ReplyDeleteSo special! I love this idea and the bags are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I was really challenged last night to make Easter weekend the pinnacle of our faith calendar- a weekend filled with grief, sacrifice, grace, complete joy, thanksgiving... You've done a beautiful thing for your family here xxx
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteNo doubt it will be a gift that they will treasure forever.
ReplyDeleteI cannot say "well done" strongly enough!!!!! I am going to copy this next year. I am too swamped trying to fight a household of flu, or I would pull an all-nighter to get it done this week.
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to know that we will meet someday, even if we have to wait for heaven!
Blessings friend!
Deb another beautiful inspirational piece, you never fail to inspire with your beautiful ideas.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky your kids are to have a Mum as wonderful as you.
Happy Easter.
Great idea. Cx
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