~Easter Memories ~
As a child, not only did we receive extra days off from school, but we truly knew why we
were allowed this time away from our studies.
The time spent in Sunday school, the prayers
that were allowed in schools, a commitment
from parents and teachers. A wonderful
combination. Giving thanks and praise to our Heavenly Father.
Memories from my childhood ~ a shopping trip before Easter to find the "perfect"
dress, hat, and shoes to match.
My mother always hoping the boys' suits still fit,
but most often they did not.
All four of us children in the
store trying on clothes that my mother picked out.
Mother would bring three dresses back for us to try on, then she always asked which one we liked the best.
A few days before Easter Sunday, we each were given one
dozen eggs to color, designing our "own" creations.
Finally, the awaited day was here. Up early to find the
hidden baskets that we just knew would be packed full
of "goodies". We would sneak a few bites of chocolate before
breakfast, then hurried to get dressed for
church.
Before we left home, pictures were taken, for my mother knew the outfits would be
all wrinkled after church.
Even with the stiff starch used from the dress maker,
somehow I always had more wrinkles than my
sister.
.
Home from church; changed from Sundays' best to
play clothes, then off to my grandparents house.
Grandma always colored eggs for us to hide outside.
Sometimes Easter was a sunny warm day,
others cold and snowy. Regardless of ~ grandma
always had the eggs hidden outside for us to
find.
As a parent later on, the same traditions.
Shopping for my children, coloring of eggs,
then to grandma's house ~ my parents.
Now with my first grandchild
here...the traditions will be passed onto the
next generation.
Faith ~ the tight bond of family, the times spent
together, no one can put a price tag on ~
Memories ~ precious moments that
live forever in my heart.
New memories in the making ~ excited and
ever so blessed I am.
Easter was always a special time in our household.
writing copyrighted@Linda Elaine Calhoun 2000
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