We invited our guests to join us in creating a time capsule for Shai to open when he turns 18, in the year 2025. A piece of today, our lives and the richness, for him when he can reflect on it.
It is beautiful! It is such a compilation of love! Everyone created and gathered such amazing gifts for him.
Elias, Ben and Aria put together a book of drawings and reflections on places and traditions they love that they are excited to share with Shai as he grows. They also included the prices of their favorite foods and photos of the past year. They each chose a favorite rock for him to add to an anticipated collection he will already have at 18 years.
Chris and I included letters, a journal and a selection of Emily Dickinson poems.
My sister's family included the poem my grandmother gave my nephew for his baptism before she died, and a three dollar coin.
My mum wrote about the qualities she sees in Shai and what she hopes for him and my Dad included a 2007 coin.
My in laws gathered information of his Chinese zodiac sign; the pig. Chris' brother and partner shared some of their trip to British Columbia and some beautiful quotes.
His god parent Molly and her family wrote their hopes for Shai and gathered some paper gifts. After reflecting on where books and newspapers will be in societies lives in 17 years, they included this years winners for the Governor General award and a newspaper.
His god parent Karen and her family, knowing how much my blog replaces a baby book and how it reflects our daily live, compiled the our life with Shai from my blog into print. Then she packaged it in a beautiful book she made. Gorgeous and so thoughtful.
Our friend R whittled a beautiful magic wand and sewed a case for it to go in. He worked very hard, crafting a wonderful gift.
The guests where each asked to write down their current age, how old they will be in 2025 (the year he turns 18), what they predict they will be doing then and what Shai will be doing. These were also included.
The party was completed with some beautiful handmade crowns by our friend C. Some special gifts were also shared (which will get another post!).
Words don't describe what the time capsule holds. Our Birthday wish; He knows everyday the love he feels on today.
Thanks everyone for out doing yourselves in your gifts, they are heartwarming. They you for loving him and us in your special way.
1 comment:
You've created such a beautiful circle of love around your family. We are blessed to be a part of it.
thanks for a lovely day yesterday.
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