Peaceful Suffering

I find it so calming to come here to the cemetery and kneel by the crucifix. I have the kids hooked on it too. Becca told me the other day that they took a walk with their lunches packed and both Ty and Alicia wanted her to bring them to "see Jesus". Then they decided to sit there at the base and eat their lunch. I think Jesus would like that. Some people get uppity about kids fooling around in the cemetery, but Jesus said "Let the little children come to me; do not stop them. For it is to such as these that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs."
That verse echoes in my mind whenever I bring them to the crucifix.
And I wouldn't want to go against his wishes.