tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post4158252987293699811..comments2023-11-28T04:49:21.046-06:00Comments on We Are THAT Family: Why I Don't Have an Easter Dress This YearKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02608199440254905212noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-43465936488577407402010-04-04T23:08:10.692-05:002010-04-04T23:08:10.692-05:00Kristen... you are precious. Mike and I talked th...Kristen... you are precious. Mike and I talked this morning about how I didn't get the kids and I new outfits for Easter and that whereas I used to care, I just don't anymore. As my husband put it, "Jesus knows we can't afford new clothes right now and He really doesn't care." So true. It's a special day and I think that's how the new dress thing came to be, but like Christmas, we can easily loose sight of what it's all really about. <br /><br />Our preparation for Easter begins on Palm Sunday with a special service at our church. Then at home, we begin the Easter Weekend on Thursday evening eating lamb as Christ and his disciples would have done for the Passover. We talk about and read the passover story from Exodus and the accounts of Jesus arrest and trials from the New Testament. Friday we read the account of his crucifixion. Easter Sunday (today) is the resurrection story, church, family egg hunts with candy, money and the Resurrection Eggs. Amen.Donna @ Way More Homemadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023742893411141413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-56434726291439575352010-04-04T02:32:27.413-05:002010-04-04T02:32:27.413-05:00I so get this. I definitely grew up with the ment...I so get this. I definitely grew up with the mentally that the "new dress" was a huge part of Easter. I won't have one this year. The girls are wearing hand-me-downs, too. I wish I could say it was a no-brainer, but I wrestled!Kristen Howertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055131545156196477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-5355599703287677152010-04-03T23:52:15.936-05:002010-04-03T23:52:15.936-05:00No new dress.
A few new pants for the boys from ...No new dress. <br /><br />A few new pants for the boys from Goodwill. We shop there and discuss how it is a blessing we can shop there ans at the same time help people who are less fortunate with our purchases.<br /><br />Easter baskets are always tied to the holiday. CDs with Bible Songs, new Bible, and a few craft items. <br /><br />But don't get me wrong, I *am* saving for an iPad.<br /><br />(Just keepin it real)<br /><br />xoxoAlli Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774087357936830622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-77903584561484839292010-04-03T23:36:50.445-05:002010-04-03T23:36:50.445-05:00Love it! I've never in my adult life had an E...Love it! I've never in my adult life had an Easter dress.Kite Koophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619525345109048533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-76810891322677294402010-04-03T11:09:55.211-05:002010-04-03T11:09:55.211-05:00Kristen,
We usually do REsurrection Eggs to prepa...Kristen, <br />We usually do REsurrection Eggs to prepare our hearts for The glorious celebration....many years ago we started a gift tradition in our home...Resurrection baskets...usually we give some kind of a gift that has a symbolic meaning to it...so hats for a crown of thorns, sunglasses for darkness from noon to three, towels-washing disciples feet, 30 dimes-betrayal money...etc<br />THis year, I thought about giving my children 30 silver dollars...each...only...but we have been hard hit by this economy, so we will not be having a basket this year...and that is fine...because the tomb is empty...the best gift EVER...<br />Carrie<br />ps...we usually do the pb eggs and that symbolizes the sweetness of what Jesus did for us.... :-)<br />C~Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971623631413388442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-12628730313923476322010-04-03T08:37:33.486-05:002010-04-03T08:37:33.486-05:00As I said at church last night we will still have ...As I said at church last night we will still have Peeps :), but I have been so blessed by immersing myself in what He did for me this week. Our Seder Dinner on Thursday is a tradition we are excited about repeating every year.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020856389054236746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-1054561912754457552010-04-03T07:25:44.622-05:002010-04-03T07:25:44.622-05:00amen sista! I am with you to the Tamen sista! I am with you to the TKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00766781480171618998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-32382909894209922342010-04-02T23:21:50.517-05:002010-04-02T23:21:50.517-05:00amazing post. thank you for the perspective and pu...amazing post. thank you for the perspective and putting into words exactly how i'm feeling this year. i have a 7 month old and it's funny how having children makes you think about your traditions growing up, why you did it and what you want to teach your own children.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692388414666096942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-60999797362540048732010-04-02T22:42:10.951-05:002010-04-02T22:42:10.951-05:00AMEN sister!! I just heard today a commentary abo...AMEN sister!! I just heard today a commentary about the commercialization of Christmas... how we all hear about that and complain about it, yet Easter is the SAME way! Why do we not stand up and say LESS STUFF, MORE HIM?<br /><br />LOVE this post!<br /><br />Blessings-<br />AmandaAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12810046131669131958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-73597985191535853232010-04-02T21:59:55.203-05:002010-04-02T21:59:55.203-05:00We completely agree at our house. I dont know whe...We completely agree at our house. I dont know when we stopped doing it, but it has been at least 10 years since we stopped buying the "Easter Finery". We have one large basket that I put a few treats in, and it is for the whole family. The whole day revolves around going to church and then visiting with relatives...one thing and one thing only makes me feel like "it's not Easter unless...", and that is the congregation singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" (Low in the Grave He Lay)and my husband knows without asking I will be watching The 10 Commandments start to finish its not even up for discussion.<br />Have a wonderfully blessed Easter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-35940704002321839972010-04-02T21:26:11.370-05:002010-04-02T21:26:11.370-05:00Great post..
we haven't done Easter Dresses or...Great post..<br />we haven't done Easter Dresses or outifts for well over 10 years..<br />Keep the Season about Jesus!! Have a very happy Easter!Addiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980553773348899145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-37662513984123673362010-04-02T21:17:21.096-05:002010-04-02T21:17:21.096-05:00oh, to live each day with the eternal perspective ...oh, to live each day with the eternal perspective i had while in [and immediately back from] Africa. <br /><br />you're right; it isn't about the dress, but how wonderfully it illustrates how easy it is for our focus to be worldly.Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989587338864674079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-20870627893989545252010-04-02T21:16:52.205-05:002010-04-02T21:16:52.205-05:00My little ones still get Easter clothing; mostly b...My little ones still get Easter clothing; mostly because they need a dressy spring outfit for church each Sunday anyway.<br /><br />I haven't had a new Easter Dress in several years simply because I haven't truly needed one. (or I've been pregnant LOL).<br /><br />We do have some chocolate but it isn't the focus. Easter makes we <a href="http://www.beautifulcalling.ca/2010/04/weeping-at-the-cross.html" rel="nofollow">weep</a> and rejoice at the same time!Jenn @ Beautiful Callinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03684604517626277720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-43046099771983921762010-04-02T20:07:57.493-05:002010-04-02T20:07:57.493-05:00I'm liking that call to action part, as you...I'm liking that call to action part, as you've shown here and through the growth in your walk. You are, indeed, forever changed my friend. <br /><br /><br />Hold to that, and refuse the path of complacency that leads to where we once were and keeps us ignorant of His plan in us. <br /><br />GingerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-30965525737346287042010-04-02T19:51:23.819-05:002010-04-02T19:51:23.819-05:00I know exactly what I am wearing for Easter. A dr...I know exactly what I am wearing for Easter. A dress I have had for 4 years now. God doesn't care what we wear, he just wants to be in our hearts.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958981528207127681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-24627918407906926272010-04-02T19:34:39.678-05:002010-04-02T19:34:39.678-05:00I love following your blog! Thanks for the little ...I love following your blog! Thanks for the little kick in the pants reminding us that God doesn't care about the inside, he cares about our HOLINESS. And, I hear you about the peanut butter eggs - I'm convinced they will be in heaven and they will be calorie free and delicious!!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281851598957092242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-45132953901368817732010-04-02T18:33:49.341-05:002010-04-02T18:33:49.341-05:00I love this post for many reasons. It's a rem...I love this post for many reasons. It's a reminder of the true meaning of Easter. Not just a reminder, but a reminder TO ME! I've forgotten Gethsemane and remembered to buy goodies for our egg hunt. I like that you can put yourself out on a limb not worried about what bloggers will think/judge. Thanks for sharing your heart at a time when I needed it most!Cindy@Cutepinkstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00149451398957232706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-91260030396335709292010-04-02T17:04:24.216-05:002010-04-02T17:04:24.216-05:00I beg to differ. Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs AR...I beg to differ. Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs ARE holy, because there is no way they could have come anywhere but from heaven. ;-) Have a wonderful Easter!Maria D. @ DownrightDomesticityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455425847355266585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-36700559494655467162010-04-02T16:09:20.969-05:002010-04-02T16:09:20.969-05:00Same here. When my boys were little I struggled wi...Same here. When my boys were little I struggled with getting them & myself special "dress up" clothes for Easter Sunday, but that is history & I were normal clothes every sunday. Seems kind of silly now that I think of it through reading your post.<br /><br />The one SPECIAL thing we are doing is eating MY cooking! Once a year!Brenda Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842228644349167297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-68423076126868031292010-04-02T15:48:07.675-05:002010-04-02T15:48:07.675-05:00I love this post.
Because I used to be one of th...I love this post. <br /><br />Because I used to be one of those that HAD to have a new outfit and after having kids, HAD to buy them Easter outfits each year. Well, the last couple of years financial hardship itself has changed my way of thinking. I realized how worldly my thinking was. This year I probably could have scrounged up some money to buy new outfits, but we're trying to honor God in our finances by getting out of debt, tything, etc, so we've "sacrificed" the clothes that aren't really "needed" anyway. <br /><br />I'm not saying it's not okay to have a new outfits, but our family has other responsibilities that come first right now and I'm okay with that. (most of the time. You know, until discontent rears it's ugly head in me:)) I have to say the kids don't know the difference and my attitude and focus is more where it should be.<br /><br />Oh the idols I find in my own home when I'm not even looking for them...<br /><br />HE IS RISEN ALREADY!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164864938908297643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-74423308654511567112010-04-02T15:33:31.787-05:002010-04-02T15:33:31.787-05:00On how to prepare for Easter--
I think it's b...On how to prepare for Easter--<br /><br />I think it's by examining your heart...is there sin..are there wrong motives...can you take up your cross and follow Him? To me, Easter is a time of reflection and remembrance. Remembering His great sacrifice for us and reflecting on what forgiveness offers you. It is also a call to action, to share Easter with others.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02608199440254905212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-83278109018160190242010-04-02T14:41:06.749-05:002010-04-02T14:41:06.749-05:00You are so right Kristen. Thanks for that great re...You are so right Kristen. Thanks for that great reminder. We have never had a problem with what we wear on Easter, but there have been plenty of other things that this post hit home with. Thanks for being a blessing during the Africa trip and since.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900062466950817942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-72400652348742639352010-04-02T13:11:10.058-05:002010-04-02T13:11:10.058-05:00Beautiful post...in life, as in Easter services, i...Beautiful post...in life, as in Easter services, it NEVER about the dress, but I think the dress is easier to deal with and so that is where we focus our attention.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10624220090240391921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-859076561892657482010-04-02T12:46:07.009-05:002010-04-02T12:46:07.009-05:00I went through this 'change' over 10 years...I went through this 'change' over 10 years ago now. I had had a new dress every Easter for my whole life. ANd my husband and I haven't been able to afford one since we were married. Lucky for him I am a sewer and thrift shopper. Lucky for me, that the Lord took my 'idols' early in our marriage!Why Momma Loves the Maxi Dresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03811907600172240559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-50106465806928557402010-04-02T12:45:04.529-05:002010-04-02T12:45:04.529-05:00We've never done new Easter clothes and I'...We've never done new Easter clothes and I'd love to tell you that it's b/c I wanted to put the focus on Christ. But it's more b/c we can't afford it. Last year was the first year I really struggled with our focus. We started going through a book of Passion Hymns last year and we did it again this year. But this year we're all sick, bummer. Anyway, this is a great post and from the comments it's clear lots of folks feel the same way. Happy Easter.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482642072653474617noreply@blogger.com