Observations of Jesus

Since we're Jewish, my daughters haven't seen a lot of pictures of Jesus. We don't have him in our books or when we go pray. They certainly see him from time to time, but might not always realize who they are seeing.

When Rachel was about three we were in Calvary Lutheran Church in Omaha for Chuck's sister's wedding. My mom was there - to attend and enjoy and also to help with Rachel while we all got ready for the wedding.

Mom took Rachel to walk around the Church and they came to stand in front of a giant stained glass window. If I remember right, it stands about 10 feet high and has an image of Jesus, bigger than life, in a pasture with sheep. Rachel stood there with my mom looking at the window and then said, "He's going to get into trouble for being outside without any shoes on." Yes, indeed, pasture Jesus was standing in the field in his bare feet.

Today my parents took Kate (who is four) to the Art Institute of Chicago. They had a great time and saw many, many pieces of art. When they stopped to look at a miniature display replica of a church Kate saw the crucifix and said, "That guy doesn't look too happy to be hanging up there."