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To me, Lent is a time of reflecting and pondering on what God had done for us. It is also a time of sacrifice and restraint. And an opportunity to make a commitment. I struggle with that concept of giving up something. Why give up something that one will do again later, especially if it’s unhealthy for you anyway? I am aware of this argument: giving up something is realizing that one can do without for a short period to help him/herself reflect on Christ’s sacrifice. Does it really? For me, I have given up chocolate or ice cream, and I become obsessive about what I can’t have. It took my thoughts away from focusing on what’s important: Christ.
I’ve learned blogging everyday is harder than it sounds. One does run out of topics after a few days. But why did I choose to do this? Good question. I started this blog as a way for me to keep my family and friends up to date, especially over the past year with all the hectic events. Now that we’re settled here in Kentucky, I’ve blogged less often. I wanted to get back into the habit of blogging, not only to keep family and friends informed, but to hopefully share some insights that would help someone, just maybe.
I already made a commitment on Ash Wednesday that I’ll be blogging every day, when my friend challenged me with this idea: “During Lent, it is also important to take away or give up something” in addition to doing more. She usually prays more or does something for someone. I thought and thought about that again, and I’ve looked over my daily schedules and habits. I really don’t see any of them would be a spiritual benefit during Lent. Instead of taking away or giving up, I’m going to restrain. It means keep under control or within limits. Because of her, I’m restraining my free time so that I can pray, read, ponder, blog, and do more for others.
About three weeks ago, I have started teaching ASL class at the church. There have been 10 to 12 people attending every Thursday, and they are motivated to learn. The ages range from 12 to 80. They work hard to make handshapes and formulate them into signs. They learn how to sign everyday sentences: Good morning, How are you?, Fine, What’s up?, and more. Then on Sundays, they come to me signing, “Hi! What’s up?” It’s been nice to see them warming up to a new language and new way of communicating. I hope that they continue to learn more and more signs and to become even more comfortable doing so.
Today is the beginning of Lent. I thought and thought about what I’m going to give up for Lent. I couldn’t come up with anything that I needed to give up. I came to realize that making a commitment to do something is just the same as a commitment to give up something.
Since Christmas, I have gotten away from blogging. Too many things have popped up. I was dealing with snow days, sickness, and scheduling issues. As my commitment to do something for Lent, I will blog daily for the next 40 days. It is my hope that you will enjoy reading these stories from our life in Kentucky. Keep these comments coming.
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