Clue: A pearl
For months Jonathan has been asking me questions about pearls and how they are formed. He checked out books from the library on the subject. Something about the idea of an oyster producing a pearl intrigued him.
When we were in Hawaii we saw a number of Pearl Factory kiosks. For a mere $13.99 you can select an oyster and have it opened. You were guaranteed to find a pearl in your oyster. They would clean it and polish it for you, and you could take the pearl home.
How could we pass up the opportunity for a science class on the road?
Jonathan selects his oyster.
Hmmm...the one on the right or the one on the left?
Look, it's a pearl!
A cooler souvenir than chocolate covered macadamia
nuts. Well....maybe! :-)
As much fun as the experience was, I treasured even more the little discussion we had afterwards. I shared with the kids the story in the Bible about the merchant who sold all he had to buy a rare pearl. Jesus said that, likewise, the promise of heaven is such a priceless treasure that it is worth surrendering everything you hold dear to have it.
We're just passing through, collecting souvenirs of the heart, until we get Home.
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it." Matthew 13:45
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