lent

Well today marks the beginning of LENT. Yes, and if any of you have seen the movie "Chocolat", don't assume that I'm giving up chocolate for a whole 40 days!!! HAhaa. No, I'll be a little more creative than that.

I've attempted to think of difficult things to give up in the past - tv, junk food, etc. But I've never gotten really serious about it. I guess growing up I never really knew what Lent was about, and even that it's a time that many people sacrifice something in their lives for the sake of the events of Easter. I admit, growing up in a family and in experiences that were engulfed by Christianity, I feel a little sheepish admitting that I didn't know much about it until recent years, but I guess that's the mark of someone who didn't start studying it all from scratch as an adult. Lent was just a word that was used around a certain time of year.

So this year, as my personal sacrifice until April 15th, I'm going to give up something that I'll really miss. (that being the point, of course) I've thought about it all morning, and I think that I've come to a decision. I'm giving up the computer. I know! It's crazy! I mean, when will I be able to update my blog??? After April 15th, that's when. And how will anyone get ahold of me??? By phone, that's how - or heck, stop in if you like!!!! I'd love to SEE you with my eyes!!!

So that's my sacrifice. I'll do it too! You just wait until mid-April when I'm back. I'll let you know how hard it was!! In the meantime, take care of yourselves - all of you. I'm thankful that some people are getting a kick out of this blog, and it's nice to hear your feedback. See you in April!!!