Ash Wednesday is always a very special time in the Christian faith but this year it was even more special for us as a family because we were able to celebrate at our new church near our home. It was amazing to talk about Ash Wednesday and what it meant and represented. So I had to snap a few pics to commemorate this special time so that when the kids get older.
We spent some time talking about penance and reflection and sacrifice. This is the first year that I think (at least Kate) they got it at a very high level. We talked about lent and what we could 'give up' for the Easter season. Kate gave up plums (she loves fresh fruit) and Wesley gave up Coke (he loves sneaking a drink from my glass). I gave up pickles because it is my favorite snack food! Justin was still undecided as of last night as to what he was going to give up. But it is very important for us as a family to talk about sacrifice and the importance of Jesus' death and resurrection during this time of year especially.
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