The Joys of Easter

What an enjoyable day spending Easter with grandchildren!  Watching them scurry around the backyard looking for Easter eggs is always such a treat. They ran around searching behind bushes, in trees, under rocks and behind lawn decorations with their Easter baskets in hand.  “I found one! I have six,” one rejoiced.  “I can’t find any more!” another replied.

I still recall the smell of the spring flowers, the sound of the birds the excitement of wearing my new Easter attire to church on those special Sunday mornings.  New dress, shoes, tights and purse – I couldn’t wait to wear them for the first time!

Then there was the eagerly anticipated egg hunt, after finding my basket that the Easter Bunny had left for me.  Searching high and low for multi-colored hard-boiled eggs during a warm spring day always gave me a sense of adventure.  Even though I had dyed the eggs the night before, I eagerly anticipated what color I would find next.

Afterward, the family would sit down for a nice Sunday dinner, being careful not to spill on my pretty new dress!  I have fond memories of those days, but can still carry on some of those traditions with grandchildren.  Sometimes it’s challenging with large families when trying to get everyone together at one place.  When families are spread out and have other family gatherings to attend, it’s not easy to do.  All we can do is to do our best.

Whatever your religious orientation or family structure, having traditions to carry on are a part of building fond memories and relationships with family.