I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! We did. I'm so very grateful for the Atonement and Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I know that through Him we have life, in all meanings of the word. We can be truly happy. He suffered not only for our sins, but for ALL our pains, infirmities, afflictions... That is so amazing to me...He personally knows from experience the pains and heartaches that every single one of us go through. Who better to lean on when we are suffering in any way than the One who has experienced exactly what we are going through? Who better to comfort and guide us?
I love, love, LOVE this video. I've shared it on Facebook, so if you happen to be on there AND read our blog, you may have seen it already. Or it's entirely possible you came across it on your own. Or maybe you haven't even seen it yet! No matter! I'm posting it here, too. It's a beautiful message by Elder Holland and is only 4-1/2 minutes long.
In other Easter news... Here is my conversation with Nuala, immediately after talking with the two of them again about the real meaning of Easter, as opposed to the fun and chocolate-y bunny slant.
In other Easter news... Here is my conversation with Nuala, immediately after talking with the two of them again about the real meaning of Easter, as opposed to the fun and chocolate-y bunny slant.
Me: So, Nuala, what happened on Easter?
Nuala: Cry...ojos (eyes)....
Me: Oh, why did He cry?
Nuala (holding out her little hands): Get owies. Manos (hands)! Bed.
Me: Bed? Oh, they put Him on a bed?
Nuala: Niñas (girls)! Una niña (one girl). Sleep... (pretending to sleep)
Me (lightbulb going on, realizing she's talking about one of her favorite parts of the Finding Faith in Christ movie, where Jesus raises Jarius's daughter from the dead): Ohhhhhh! The niña was sleeping on the bed? Did He make her better?
Nuala nods, looking at me somewhat pityingly, glad I FINALLY clued in...
Me (moving on): Well, when Jesus died, did He come alive again?
Nuala: MmmHMMMM! Happy!
Me (I just can't let it go...): Soooo...who came back to life at Easter?
Nuala (no hesitation and a big, rascally grin): Conejo (Rabbit)!!
Me: Ummmm, noooo....
Nuala (again, no hesitation): Jesus!
I love kids. Especially mine, oddly enough ;) Even with the inevitable tantrums and stubbornness, they sure bring me so much joy! And responsibility. Don't worry...just in case Nuala wasn't just trying to mess with me, we've been going over the whole rabbit/Resurrection thing...
Happy Easter!
9 comments:
Awesome. That Nuala seems like a sweet little gal. Can't wait to meet her! AND that resurrected bunny! :)
I really enjoyed that video too. Happy Easter! Nuala's hilarious! I can't believe how big they are getting! Thanks for sharing the dialogue! I can just picture her big eyes as she tries to explain things to you, haha. I always ask one too many times too. N & B are sharp little things :0)
lol, cute conversation...sounds like she's got it down! For the most part...love the pictures too.
Thank you for sharing that video and the conversation about Easter with Nuala! It takes a LOT of effort in our world to teach our children the REAL meaning behind our holidays, doesn't it? Nuala may have been teasing you (Paige would have done that at her age...), but it's good you went over the facts over and over... What a great family you all are!
I love that video too. Isn't it great what you tube can do? I love the mormon messages. The kids are beautiful!
Thanks for sharing your unusual post with us! The video is great and should keep us grounded. Good job Nuala, finally getting your mom to understand your train of thought :) Love, Mom (Dad too) xox
Maybe my parents never taught me right, becuase I still don't understand the purpose or reason for bunnies that hide eggs and the connection to the ressurection. Maybe Nuala can explain it to me.
I'll have Nuala give you a call, Mike... ;) As I understand it, though, rabbits and eggs were part of pagan springtime celebrations (representing fertility, return of life, etc.) and as Christianity spread, the celebration of the Resurrection and the simultaneous celebration of springtime kinda melded. Though the whole "new life" thing totally fits!
That's a good video. Nuala is so rascally... miss y'all, Heidelberg is lonely without you with me!
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