Lent...

Maybe I should be introducing myself and telling you how I got started on this blog thingy...but not on this my first blog...sorry that would just be to expected...and I am not one to be expected! I am sure you will come to find that out.

Okay, changed my mind...here is a brief intro... So, to start with I am a mommy to three wonderful children...well sometimes they are wonderful, other times they are teenagers and preteens...so you can not really blame them. I am married to a terrific guy, well most times he is terrific, but other times he is a middle aged guy who is in the military (and loves the military) so...you cannot really blame him for not being perfect all the time. Me...I am terrific. Well okay, I am a middle aged woman who changes her mind and goals almost daily, and yes I expect my hubby and children to keep up with these changes.

My faith is my life. That is the essence of what I will write. I love a saviour who died for me and all those who can believe. That is it in a nutshell...if He can Love me...then well loving you is easy...trust me!
So onto today's blog...Lent.
My best friend walking buddy is an awesome Catholic girl, and I am not Catholic. We really love to explore the differences of our religions and sometimes are not quite sure what the differences are...I like to believe my religion is "on the right track" and she just believes. What a concept...and that is what I just love about her.

On our walk yesterday,from which she dragged me away from watching the Olympics, we discussed Lent. "Do you guys do Lent?" she asks.
Umm, well not really. What I mean is we don't give up something for just 40 days, we are asked to give up something for our lifetime for Christ. ( I really thought this was a terrific answer!)
Hmmm...she replied in a really thoughtful non judgemental way.
Then I got to thinking...what have I given up for Christ really?
So I asked her what she was giving up...she said Chips...and bitterness.
Oh....
You see her and I have alot of good reasons to be bitter...we really do, and our walks become alot more active the more we talk about our bitterness. So for 40 days we are only going to look at the bright side of things. This should be interesting.
So what have I given up for Christ? In this fast pace world that I take part of everyday...well what sacrifices have I made for Christ.
So I decided to participate in Lent with her...I am giving up chips for 40 days (ok and I am letting go of bitterness). No, I am not Catholic, and No, I don't think this will get me to heaven....but I do think this has the possibility of making me a better follower of Christ.
Who knows...maybe I will loose weight- pounds and burdens!
Taa taa for now my friends...
Kimmy