I know you are not my children, but you are as close as I’m ever going to get in this lifetime.  So, I would be remiss (not a good pseudo-parent) if I did not teach you to “give heaven more than just a pasting glance.” I want you to believe in something.  That is very important to me.  It will help you throughout your life.  It will keep you strong.

My church family is such a blessing to me.  Knowing I have a standing invitation to attend Friday night services, Saturday morning Bible lectures (yes, adults go to lectures on purpose sometimes 🙂 is a real comfort.

Tonight, I need to attend our monthly board meeting – as principal of the Hebrew School and Teambuilding Facilitator.  I’ve been going to this temple for over twenty years.  I’m very blessed.

So, what to teach you… How about the law of kindness.  Jesus would agree that’s an important law to know.  Much of the greatness of Christianity comes from the greatness of Judaism.  This comes from Proverbs:

I want you to practice kindness.  I KNOW it’s hard.  Especially when others choose not to practice it.  There are moments to stand up for yourself.  By all means, do it!  But don’t swear (trash coming out of your mouth), don’t lie ( the truth will come out), and don’t put people down.  Be kind – ALWAYS.

Jews are taught to teach their children to live in the best way.  We believe this so feverently that we put a physical marker on our door reminding us of it.  Do you remember this on my door?

The housewarming party with my Temple friends in August will include a ceremony for hanging these mezuzot (me- zu- zot) on each doorway of my house.

Grandma and Grandpa also have one hanging on the door to their house. We touch them every time we enter or leave the house.  This reminds us to teach the laws to our children.

There is your first law.  There are 612 more.  And you thought I’d run out of stuff to talk to you about!! Hah!  Not a chance!  Please “give faith a fighting chance.” And don’t forget to do some dancing.  Even if it’s just barefoot in the kitchen.  Find moments and reasons to dance.  If you cannot find them, create them.  I love you sweet sisters!