Lent

Lent is the season of penance and prayer before Easter.

Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday. 

It is customary for Catholics (and some non-Catholics) to "give up" something for Lent.

I have been doing this since I was a little girl.

I always try to give up something I really enjoy...and that usually involves food.

Last year, this chubby girl was pregnant and giving up any kind of food wasn't an option for me.

So I decided to pray more and do one nice thing for someone a day.

This year, I have decided to abstain from candy.

And after this morning talking with Alicia, I am also giving up cursing.

Candy and Cursing.

Ha!

Now don't get me wrong, I don't have a potty mouth. But every once in awhile, I'll let one fly out...and it's very unlady-like.

I have also decided that praying and doing nice things for people are a year-around type of thing...I need to do that EVERY day of the year.

But I am adding that to my Lent list, too!

It is so important to remember what Christ did for us.

HE died so we can LIVE!

What are you giving up for Lenten season?