E-A-S-T-E-R in isolation
I think things are hitting home as I go through my online calendar and delete things like our Easter services run-through, community Easter fun days.... When we first went into isolation I didn't even think about Easter falling in the middle of it. Easter for me, aside from Christmas, is my absolute favourite celebration of the year. There is something about specifically focusing on the events of 2000 years ago that takes the story of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection and brings it into reality. I remember being a little girl and being deeply touched by the services we attended, the plays that were put on and the movies I watched about it. One thing I pray is that my kids also really connect with the reality of Easter and what it means, in a really personal, life-changing way. This will be the first year ever, that we won't be heading to a church service early or heading to the Easter egg sales on Easter Monday, or fitting in lunches and celebrations with family. L...