Wednesday was Ash Wednesday. A day where we remember that we came from dust and will return to dust. I wasn't sure how to explain this to Nozomi. She doesn't even know about death. So I just told her that tonight we were going to remember how much Jesus loves us and Daddy would make a cross on her head. She was really excited about the cross. Before the service she kept pointing to her forehead and telling people "Daddy is going to make a cross on my head." It was hard to keep her calm. Thankful some friends sat with us and drew picture with her.
In Japan, being a Christian is not something you talk about. Everyone was very quick to wash off their ashes. But not the toddler.
And that's why I can't resist sharing this picture. She proudly wore her ashes down the busy street without a second thought. I wish we could all have faith like a child.
A couple members also pointed out that Nozomi was dressed in both the Liturgical color and the Year of the Monkey.
