I asked the boys for ideas on what to post today and they came up with, "Lint, and how hard it is." Translation: Lent and how hard it is.
This is probably the first Lent that the boys are really participating in. We told them that they had to choose one thing each to give up. They kicked around a few ideas at first: Sponge Bob, XBOX, sweets, candy, cookies, reading books. And finally, with a little guidance, they both decided to give up any type of sweet.
This has been a real challenge for them. But its been good for them too. They are feeling the pain of giving up something that they really enjoy. And they know that they don't have to do it forever, just for 40 days. They will occasionally ask me how many days left in Lent. They are counting down the days when they no longer have to "fast" from sweets. And at the same time they are counting down the days to Easter. Lent is difficult, but what a great opportunity we have to anticipate the Resurrection of Jesus.
This is probably the first Lent that the boys are really participating in. We told them that they had to choose one thing each to give up. They kicked around a few ideas at first: Sponge Bob, XBOX, sweets, candy, cookies, reading books. And finally, with a little guidance, they both decided to give up any type of sweet.
This has been a real challenge for them. But its been good for them too. They are feeling the pain of giving up something that they really enjoy. And they know that they don't have to do it forever, just for 40 days. They will occasionally ask me how many days left in Lent. They are counting down the days when they no longer have to "fast" from sweets. And at the same time they are counting down the days to Easter. Lent is difficult, but what a great opportunity we have to anticipate the Resurrection of Jesus.
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