sacrifice

Today is fat Tuesday. This means tomorrow starts lent. 

I have always liked the idea of lent. 

There are 46 days where we get to give up something of our choice to think about all the things that were sacrificed for us by God. Of course giving up sugar or TV can't compare to giving up my only child or enduring hours of pain both physically and emotionally. But, for a couple of minutes every day I don't get to think about how horrible school is or how stressed out my money situation is. I get to stop and think about how much I have been given and the price of that gift. That kinda makes a little less chocolate or fewer TV shows pretty easy to bear and even enjoyable.

So... this big question...

What am I giving up until Easter?

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Fast food.

Yep, I know... I'm a horrible person. I am just so busy and tired that lately (meaning this school year) I have really begun a bad habit of drive thru eating. 

So, in order to reflect on God, take control of my life, save money and lose weight, no convenience eating for me. 

Wish me luck. 

Seriously. 

happy for now

p.s. I am also giving up drive through coffee as well. That may be the toughest part. *gulp*