While we were on deputation we found the Resurrection Eggs from Family Life in a missionary cupboard, and this year we decided that Kayla was old enough to understand (and could sit still long enough for) the true story of Easter. Each day for the past week or so we opened one (or some days two) of the eggs that told a part of the story of Easter. Every morning that was the first thing Kayla would ask me - "Can we open one of the Easter eggs?"

I really enjoyed being able to use this great tool to teach her the truth about Easter. Each day we would review all the items from the previous days and it was really rewarding for me to hear her remember the different elements and recount the story. Of course there were some funny moments (what else would you expect from Kayla, right?) like when Kayla started out calling the "bad guys" of the story "the pharmacies" instead of the Pharisees, saying that Jesus had a supper with his family, the soldiers playing dominoes, finding a way to connect the tomb with Dora and Boots (still not sure what she meant by that one), etc. It was also neat to be able to do some more interactive things with her too, like when we went to the rose bushes outside to see how sharp the thorns are and how painful the crown of thorns must have been.

I was very thankful to have this aid to teach Kayla the true meaning of Easter and plan to use it year after year to retell and reinforce the true meaning of this the most special time of year for us as Christians.