Lent is Beginning

Ever have that feeling that just yesterday you put the Christmas CDs away, only to find out that TOMORROW is the beginning of Lent? For us, it's not just a feeling, I actually did just yesterday, put the Christmas music away for another year. Yikes, time is truly flying by.

The children, this morning on the way to school were all discussing what to 'give up' for Lent, what to do for Jesus.....and Entertainer said something like this:

'Mom, I just can't decide what to give up for Lent......I know!! Mom, I'll give up my smile. I'll make sad faces all the time!'

To which, of course, I responded, 'Well, let's think that one through a bit....'

Entertainer interrupted, 'Oh, wait. Sometimes I can't stop my smile. AND what if someone makes me laugh. Oh, and Mom, what if someone needs my smile that day?'

What a dilemma.

These are the joys I receive every day as a SAHM at Work. Not only do I get to hear the insightful ramblings of a five year old, I get a glimpse of innocence. How often do I think that someone ELSE might need my smile. At times, we are selfish with our own happiness, never thinking that our joy might be just what someone else in our path needs most.

Been meditating on the meaning of Lent today, and tomorrow I hope to post my own ramblings on why we sacrifice during Lent. Does giving up my precious morning tea, truly have a purpose during this Lenten season?

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