“Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” – Matthew 28:5-6

I’m finding the stronger I grow in my faith the more my “priority of traditions” and perspectives change.  Easter is such a glorious time for all Christians.  It is what defines our faith.  Having kids I feel the need to continue traditions and it is those traditions that have always been the priority during any holiday.

 

This year things have been a bit hectic and money has been tight.  We normally are inviting others over, spending tons of money on a great cut of meat, desserts, candy and gifts for the kids.  As of right now, we only have a couple of things for the boys to put in their Easter baskets; we haven’t colored eggs...or purchased them yet.  Justin has one of his best buddy’s sleeping over tonight, so TJ and I talked and decided to turn everything around and “RE-PRIORITIZE”…so tomorrow we will:

1.       Go to church to celebrate our Saviors Resurrection with friends
2.       Return home where the boys will find their Easter Baskets
3.       Color Easter Eggs
4.       Have an Easter Egg Hunt with the boys
5.       Have a wonderful family day (and probably eat at McDonald’s since TJ gave all fast food up for Lent)

Normally the boys would run down stairs expecting to find basket FULL of candy, toys, gift cards…we just can’t do it anymore…it’s too expensive and more importantly, that’s not what this is all about.  Now that they are growing and are involved with a Christian Youth Group they are learning so much about our Faith I would almost feel as though I was undermining what is being taught IF we didn’t change some things in our home.  Being older and understanding what we believe in makes changing our priorities easier.

Speaking of giving some thing up for Lent...TJ, Nick, and Joe all gave something up and did not give into temptations ONCE!  I am so proud of them.  TJ, as mentioned above, gave up fast food.  Nick gave up Nutella and Joe gave up gum. Not only to did give something up, TJ lost a bit of weight, Nick has less pimples and Joe is probably down a cavity or two...it all worked out great!

We have much to thank God for; we are so blessed!