Swimming with the Fishers: March 2014

Getting ready to bring these back out! I took some of the basic components from my sister-in-law's and then added whatever meant something to me. I searched through art, commentary, song and scripture. I would highly recommend doing this...if not actually making a wreath, at least digging in, learning more and drawing closer to God. Good Friday and Easter always mean something and create deep emotions for me, but two years ago when I first made these wreaths--it felt different. Keeping a focus on Jesus and the preparation for Easter for 5-6 weeks really makes a lasting impact.

The Wreath for Week 1-The Week of Palm Sunday

This wreath is about preparing your heart and mind. Wearing ashes and sackcloth is a sign of mourning. As you begin to really think about what Jesus went through and sacrificed it can be extremely sobering. It can bring you to your knees and to tears, it can make you feel so small, so guilty, so broken and so thankful.

I made this wreath the same week and set it up in our living room. I think it is important to walk through the stages of Lent, to feel all the emotions the season creates. I also believe that it is okay to look forward to Resurrection Sunday with joy and hope. That is what this wreath meant to me, a reminder of what is to come.