They’ll Need to Make a Small Cross for Me

My daughter, Lydia, is three years old (she will be three-and-a-half in a few weeks). A few nights ago, I was reading Lydia her nightly Bible story. We were reading about Moses and the Passover from the very excellent Big Picture Story Bible. One of the pages had a picture of a man holding a lamb. The text of this story used the word “sacrifice”. My attempt to explain this word to Lydia went like this:

Daddy: Do you know what “sacrifice” means, Lydia?

Lydia: No.

Daddy: “Sacrifice” means God’s people have to kill the lamb. When we do bad things (sin), God says something or someone must die, so that our sins can be taken away. Did you know that Jesus is called the “Lamb of God”, because He died on the Cross for our sins?

Lydia: Yes. Jesus died on the Cross.

Daddy: That’s right. What happened after Jesus died on the Cross?

Lydia: He rose again!

Daddy: That’s right! Jesus died for our sins and then rose again. And because Jesus died and rose again, when we die, God will raise us again to be with Him forever!

Lydia: Do we die on a Cross?

Daddy: No, probably not. But, Lydia, if we do die on a Cross, what will happen?

Lydia: Jesus will raise us again!

Daddy: That’s right!

(Pensive pause.)

Lydia: Daddy, they’ll need to make a small cross for me!

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Cosby was right; kids do say the darndest things!

I love my daughter!

Hey, Ladies!

My sister-in-law took these photos of Lydia and her cousin recently.

I Love Life! Walk 2008

The Blatzkritters will be participating in the I Love Life! Walk this year on May 17. We are asking those who feel so lead to support us, and more importantly, support the Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center by donating here.

My sister-in-law has been volunteering for this Pro-Life organization for the past few years and our church, Bethlehem Baptist Church, also works with Amnion.

Thanks & God Bless!

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Below is a letter from my wife:

Dear Friends and Family,

Jim and I recently accepted the challenge to raise funds to support Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center in the I Love Life! Walk on Saturday, May 17th. Amnion CPC provides free, life-saving assistance to pregnant women in crisis. We will be walking as a family in honor of our two children, Lydia and Titus, and the baby that I miscarried.

One in four women will end their pregnancies due to lack of compassionate care and practical assistance. It is our goal to help Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center provide women with the following free services: pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, counsel for the young woman, man and parents throughout the unplanned pregnancy, maternity and baby supplies, evangelism and bible studies, post abortion grief counseling, middle and high school abstinence presentations.  Please join us by pledging support of our participation in the I Love Life! Walk or by directly contributing generously to Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center. Your tax-deductible contribution will fund innovative outreach and awareness programs for underserved women in crisis in our community.

Whatever you can give will really help! We truly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on our progress.

Thank you so much for your time and support of this important outreach to help moms find hope for their future and their baby’s future! Every step counts for life!

Your Friend,
Katy Blatzheim

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Little Fella’s First Haircut

BEFORE

AFTER

Hardly recognize the young man! (Mommy cried…)

The Beach

I got tired of updating the Blatzkritters page, so I will henceforth display the occasional family photo via post.

Enjoy!

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