The boys and I were watching that video Reflections of Christ last week. (per Steph's blog:)
The boys had so many questions that I had to continue to pause and explain the different scenes and images. I also had to suppress my urge to snip, "JUST WATCH !" I'm still learning this patient mom thing.
ANYWAY...
It got to the part where Christ is surrounded my the men and looks beaten down. Then it goes to the Cross.
Anyway, Owen was horrified.
Owen, "Why the being so mean?"
"Why they want to kill Him?"
"Why they do that? Jesus Christ is a good guy."
"THAT SO SAD!"
I realized that I have never had a conversation with him about this part of Christ's life in detail.
As I explained that He was scared but He knew what was going on and knew that Heavenly Father would help him. He wanted to do it for all of us so that we could live with our Father in Heaven again. (trying to figure out how and what info to give a 3 year old).
Owen, "that makes me happy. He so nice for us."
"Those mean guys not supposed to!"
This conversation took me by surprise a little bit. I was wondering if maybe I shouldn't have shown him this video and if he was too young. It was interesting and touching to see this through his eyes for the first time. Reminds me of how I should feel and be more reverent about what our Lord and Savior did for us.
There are times when motherhood is difficult but this is one moment that was a precious gift to me. Thank you Owen for reminding me of all that Christ went though for me.
I love Him (Christ) and him (Owen).
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We recently had this conversation with Krew too. Now all he wants to talk about is, "when Jesus dies". I don't think he quite grasps the concept, but we're working on it. So far he's still about the dying even though I'm trying to stress the coming back to life (resurrection). And I'm glad I'm not the only mom who's still working on patience. I've been struggling with this BIG TIME lately!
I love your blog! I also appreciate you posting these insights your children have, they are so adorable and precious. Good reminders. By the way I'm attempting at reviving my own blog again. If you are interested feel free in stopping by to read it. ;D
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