Lent is upon us. Fat Tuesday was yesterday, and I indulged. Starbucks and paczkis and Buffalo Wild Wings and Classic Slice Pizza in between kids' conferences and extra soda and...it was a bit much, but it was an enjoyable day with my husband and good reminder that not all of this needs to be part of my life.
Every year I give up soda for Lent. I hope that by the end of Lent, I will have broken my desire for it and I have to have that happen. This year, instead of just soda, I also decided to give up caffeinated beverages of all kinds. Which means no more Starbucks, along with my no more Coke. I am also going to fast M-F and share my evening meal with my family. I am finding that I am turning to food for comfort and solace when things get insane instead of to my people. That needs to change.
I am giving up all of my lunch hours, as well. This time can be used for studying, make up work, help with an assignment. I will check on co-workers if there is no one in my room - be an ear or a sassy joke or just an adult face. It all helps at some point.
Last year, I made a pledge during Lent to share with the Muppets, everyday, why I was blessed to have them in my life. I failed miserably because my broken ankle impeded my ability to get up the stairs to their rooms. I will probably revisit that again the future, before my oldest leaves the nest. So this year, I decided, after reading a friend's post, that I will give up complaining for Lent.
Truth and accuracy department - I goofed up within an hour of making my declaration - about gas prices of all things. BUT, like I preach to the kids. Falling down is okay, staying down is not. As of this moment I have made it a whole 3 hours and 18 minutes!! It will be tough because my department (of males) tends to turn our department meeting into a bit of a b*&$# fest, but I got this.
So, even if you are not Catholic, perhaps this could be a time of self reflection and self improvement. What can you do to make a better YOU?
Please join me as work to make sense of my life as a fire wife. This is his TRUE calling. He was a tremendous elementary school teacher, but this is definitely where he sees himself happy. This is my journey to acceptance and support for my husband's dream job come true. Real, sometimes raw and almost uncensored. "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. . . when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned. . .for I am the Lord your God"
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Lent
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