An Easter egg hunt that stands out in my memory is one my children enjoyed at their grandparent’s house. It reminds me of a valuable life lesson.
My husband and I brought our camper to Pender Island and parked it in my mother’s driveway. The makeshift camping spot overlooked a winding stone stairway bordered by spring flowers on either side. Daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses, tulips, and flowering shrubs painted a lovely view for us to wake up to on Easter Sunday.
While the children finished off their breakfast in the company of their grandparents, my husband and I hid cheerful, foil-covered chocolate eggs along the edges of the path that wound its way around the entire half-acre property.
Our children were aged 3, 5, and 7 at the time. They were old enough to seek and savor each egg without help or coaxing. All we adults had to do was watch and enjoy the gleeful little ones roam the gardens.
Each child had their own method and style of searching. One child was as quick and quiet as a bunny. Another child was as boisterous as a basketful of peeping chicks. The youngest was slow but sure at finding some eggs tucked in low spots the older ones overlooked.
I don’t remember who was the best hunter, but I have my suspicions who it was. In the end, we made sure each child had plenty of eggs to eat. Sweets were normally limited in their diets, so the Easter egg hunt was an especially delicious event for them. We began the tradition on our country property and then carried it over to our home in town too.
Hunting for treasures in God’s Word is a sweet treat we’re invited to partake of every morning. Being like little children on the hunt for chocolate eggs will serve us well when we read our Bibles. We are wise to trust our Father to provide us with goodness. Just as none of the foil-wrapped treats the children found turned out to be a stone, God always gives us sweet edibles for the soul too. And just as caring parents ensure each child has enough, God watches over us and fills our baskets with just the right amount of encouragement and strength we need.
The life lesson the children’s Easter egg hunt reminded me of is we’re not to worry we won’t have enough. We don’t need to compare the number of eggs in our baskets with how many other people have. God’s got this. He gives us exactly what we need when we need it.
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
I’m nosy-to-know if you have a favorite Easter egg hunt memory too?
Blessings ~ Wendy Mac
Thanks for sharing your memory, Wendy. You transitioned beautifully into hunting for treasures in God's word and our need not to worry. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Sandi. Writing is much like an Easter egg hunt too. We show up and wander around until a theme tugs at our heart.
DeleteBlessings ~ Wendy Mac
What a lovely picture you paint, Wendy. We have never lived anywhere which allowed an outdoor Easter egg hunt and certainly not among flowers! However, it was still a fun tradition to hide eggs around the house on Easter morning for the children to find.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Tracy. I've lived on Vancouver Island for so long now that I forget spring doesn't show up as early elsewhere too. We had a tiny snowfall yesterday. My flowers and I shivered while it snowed. Thankfully it warmed up right away.
DeleteBlessings ~ Wendy Mac
I don't have a favourite Easter egg hunt memory but I do have an embarrassing one. The teacher gave us boiled eggs and I thought they were candy. Good thing nobody noticed me bite into one.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bruce, for making me smile. :)
DeleteBlessings ~ Wendy Mac
You had me along with you on the Easter hunt! And I love this sentence: We don’t need to compare the number of eggs in our baskets with how many other people have. My mom used to say "Focus on the eggs in your basket or you'll drop them!"
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Lynn. Your mom's words are wise. Very wise.
DeleteBlessings ~ Wendy Mac
“Hunting for treasures in God’s Word” - I love this phrase. Thanks for this wonderful post. There have been many Easter egg hunts at our house but i am having trouble picking a favourite. When I try to remember what I hear is laughing children and grandchildren and that is my favourite part of any event. My daughter-in-love organizes one with plastic eggs that contain Bible verses and is followed by treats after they share God’s word with each other. Sometimes the eggs contain portions of scripture that fit together and sometimes a personal message for each child. To me it was a unique way to have an egg hunt. Thanks so much for sharing yours.
ReplyDelete🤦🏽♀️Ugh, sorry for the lack of editing. Couldn’t go back in and fix it.
DeleteThank you, dear Sharon. Your daughter-in-love's idea is wonderful. I hope to do something similar with grandchildren one day.
DeleteBlessings ~ Wendy Mac
Ahhh - I remember being on Pender Island with my kids the same ages. And egg hunts. This is really good - about contentment having little to do with comparison. Trusting God. And how these lovely memories often serve to deepen our faith later on, as we reflect. Thanks Sharon.
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