I have never personally been the kid who gets excited about Lent. I often have found it to be annoying in sorts and something I never much cared for as far as being a practicing Catholic goes. However, I always have participated in the Lenten season and tried to simply "give up my suffering to Jesus" as my mom would say.
This year I am particularly excited about Lent! No, I am not giving something up for Lent, because honestly that isn't much of a challenge for me. I'm sure my dad could think of plenty of things that would challenge me but really I don't think I would benefit much if I gave something up; I already give things up on a regular basis just to see how it makes me feel. Instead of giving something up I plan to write a letter to a different person each day. I started trying to do this for Lent a few years back but never got very far into it; this year will be different.
This idea is inspired by my wonderful grandfather who I was having a lunch conversation with (my grandmother was contributing as well) about the beauty of correspondence through writing letters. With my schedule being as insanely crazy and hectic it is I hope that these Lenten letters let people in my life know that I care about them even if it seems like we haven't talked in ages.
Here is the SOTD
Love love love
LAW
I just think you are wonderful! God has truly blessed you with a wonderful family. You are smart, sweet, and I love the way you write. Even though I don't really know you, I can tell by the way you write and the way Claire misses you. I wish you well in all your endeavors. I am sure you will go far. I also hope that you and Claire can remain friends through out college and life.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Conni Corn
Mrs. Corn,
ReplyDeleteYour kind words made my day and are greatly appreciated. I miss Claire also; I know we will be friends for a very long time; she is a wonderful person to have always watching out for me. I hope you have a wonderful spring and are blessed throughout the season.
Carpe Diem,
Leigh Anne