Megan's 12 Tasks

There's a neat tradition that takes place in our community here. It was started by a family years ago and lives on. On a child's 12th birthday, they are presented with 12 Tasks - decided upon by the parents and child together. Those tasks are worked on and completed by the 13th birthday. It is kind of like a rite of passage, or a gateway into young adulthood. Megan has been talking about her 12 tasks for a months now. So, on her 12th birthday, we presented her with a journal. Here are her tasks for this next year:

                                            Megan’s 12 Tasks:

1.             Grow nails to end of fingertips.

2.             Save 5,000/=

3.             Provide 12 hours of free babysitting services

4.             Read through the New Testament in a year

5.             Run 15 miles with Mom (accumulated – not at once!)

6.             Plan and cook a supper meal for the family.

7.             Plan a friend event and invite 3 or 4 friends.

8.             Memorize James chapter 4.

9.             Climb Mt. Kenya with Dad.

10.         Change the oil and a tyre on the Landie with Dad.

11.         Plan and create a piece of artwork to be framed.

12.         Plan and record 12 random acts of kindness for those around you. Make sure you include your brother and sister.

She accepted the tasks with great excitement. We can't wait to see what a responsible young lady she will become this year! Here she is, working on task number 4: