This cute little pic of the fam is taken on the rocks of the Red Hill. Kory and I had this great idea to take the kids to do something outdoors and fun but also to teach
them
about the true meaning of Easter. So we packed some muffins and juice one morning before Easter and we went for a little hike. After letting the kids run and climb and explore. We took them inside this little cavern in the rock and talked to them about how Jesus was crucified and buried in a tomb kind of like this little cavern and then we talked to them about how he was resurrected and all the little details in between. (you know the story).
In my head I thought it would be this great teaching moment and a chance for them to feel the Spirit as well as perhaps grasp the meaning of Easter a little better. It just never turns out the way I plan it in my head. The kids were way too excited about all the adventures that lay outside our little "cave". Luke just kept going on and on about random things that he was thinking about. He at least did keep his comments Gospel related but they still didn't seem to have anything to do with the topic we were discussing. Tanner was just excited to have blueberry muffins while hiking. And RJ, well we didn't expect a whole lot different out of him. He is who he is and his little body doesn't hold still for longer than 2 minute increments
To put it plainly, I don't think our devotional had the effect I was hoping for but they loved the hiking part and it was a beautiful day to be together as a family. (And I got a picture out of the adventure I guess.) Someday, it might turn out like I envision it. (I hope)
3 comments:
Keep Trying! It usually doesn't happen the way I envision either and then a few days later Lexi will say something about what we were trying to teach, and I didn't even think she was listening. It's all about the family anyway, sounds like you had fun together.
And you said you didn't know how to change your background! I love it! Yeah, I know what you mean about teaching. I think my lessons last about 30 seconds! Lexi's the only one who seems to care and can answer! All the rest would just want the treats!!
I feel the exact same way but one day Adri told me all about how Nephi went and got the plates and had to kill Laban and on and on and I thought Oh she did get something out of FHE!! So keep it up!! love ya
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