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Storage Bins – Treasure Tubs

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Storage Bins – Treasure Tubs

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I have three sisters and between the four of us we have 11 children. That’s right 11. And they are all aged 8 and under.

I know what you are thinking, “Do they keep the kids in the tubs?”

No. We keep their clothes in the tubs. ALL their outgrown-of, “I’m not wearing that,”  and too-big-for-now clothes, for every season and occasion, we keep them in tubs. Lots and lots of tubs.

I spent four hours this past weekend separating the clothes from my kids’ dresser drawers. It involved pulling out things that are too small, things that are for the wrong season, and things that I have NO EARTHLY IDEA where they came from and then sorting them into storage tubs and clearly labeling the tub.

My sisters and I have perfected the art of tub swapping. We know every time we get Continue reading “Storage Bins – Treasure Tubs” →

Alleluia (after Lent)

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Alleluia (after Lent)

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During the season of Lent we do not say, “Alleluia” during mass. Lent is a time of penance and reflection. “Alleluia” is a word of celebration.

We frequently sing “Alleluia” in my classroom when a terrific discovery has been made or when we finish an arduous task. But we have not sang it for the last 39 days. Last week my daughter told me how sad she was that we couldn’t sing it now. She just didn’t care for the “Praise to you, word of God, Lord Jesus Christ” that we sing in its place. I assured her that Easter was right around the corner and we could shout it from the rooftops if we wanted. Her sadness and my holding back on the “Alleluias” in the classroom led me to realize just how much I missed that word too.

Today take time to say an “Alleluia.”

Whether your Alleluia be for the risen Lord or for finding your missing tennis shoe, make it count. Sing your Alleluia from your heart and put all your energy behind it. When we realize a miracle has happened for us, our lives are enhanced and countless blessings are available to us. This Easter season realize what miracles have taken place so that you might live and ALLELUIA in each day’s blessings.

Happy Easter! Thank you, God, for sending us your son! Thank you, Jesus, for being our savior!

By: Melanie A. Peters