Saturday, February 13, 2016

Ash Wednesday


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.

 

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