We went to the cemetery to bring the eggs that we painted.
The kids were excited to bring them to Marisa’s grave.
Zekijah asked dozens of questions. Her questions not only prove that she doesn’t understand what has and is happening to her but they also prove my/our importance in her life. She is approaching 3 years old and that math tells me that she is at the point where she will have lived longer without a mom than with a mom.
At three years old.
Jacoba made hers with precision and purpose.
Zion was proud of his.
After Jacoba and Zion brought theirs to the side of the grave, Zekijah refused to. It didn’t seem right to her. (It didn’t seem right to me either). Then Zion counselled her and said that if she left the egg there, “Mommy would be happy”. Zekijah then oblidged.
It is a pensive moment when you stand next to a believer’s grave between Good Friday and Easter. It is a meaningful, broken, holy and thin place.
A blessed Easter to you all. And to Marisa, who is celebrating Easter every day in full.
MdH
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April 11, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Lisa V
We also stood at a cemetary on Friday. We never thought to bring eggs, though. I like that.
Indeed, “it is a pensive moment when you stand next to a believer’s grave between Good Friday and Easter. It is a meaningful, broken, holy and thin place.” What a great summation.
I hope you feel blessed this Easter. It can be a difficult time. It’s good to hear from you again.
Blessings, Lisa
April 11, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Lisa
Thankyou for your post today, i was having a terrible day, then i read your post, and realized there is so much more to life than right hear and now. Wishing you and your family a blessed Easter.
April 11, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Doreen Breukelman
We also want to wish you a blessed Easter Mendelt. We pray that tomorrow brings you much hope and peace.
love
fred & doreen
Ps. (I know you hear this often… but your kids are sooo cute!)
April 12, 2009 at 10:51 am
trinda
It is only in the tombs of our lives, that Christ is actually able to bring life.
Truly a miracle indeed.
April 12, 2009 at 8:04 pm
jen.
i love you all.
those are beautiful eggs 🙂
see you all soon.
April 12, 2009 at 8:37 pm
susanne
Peace to you, Mendelt. Your children are so beautiful.
Love and Prayers,
Susanne
April 13, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Tina
A blessed Easter to you as well.
April 14, 2009 at 9:10 am
Andrea O'Neill
Mendelt, your kids are so beautiful. I haven’t written in awhile but that hasn’t meant that I don’t think and pray about the four of you often and I just wanted you to know that.
April 21, 2009 at 4:20 pm
shell
What a wonderful idea.
shell
May 19, 2009 at 9:21 am
Margie
Mendelt, Miss your posts. Hope you’re doing “okay.” Praying for you and your little ones always! God bless you and keep you…..knowing HE will.
May 26, 2009 at 9:07 am
R&G
The pictures are soooo beautiful of your 3 precious children! Love and prayers R&G