Before I start talking about the subject at hand on this blog, I wanted to give an update on my mother in law Wanda in case you don't follow Sharon's Facebook page. Mom is doing extremely well, but her heart surgery that had been scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. Apparently Medicare couldn't see the "benefit" of doing another surgery in the same hospital visit so today Mom is being transferred to a skilled nursing facility in Norman (why there? So she would be close to the folks doing her prosthetic leg -- Hanger Orthopedics -- could help her get used to it and help her in rehab) and stay there until Sunday then go back to the hospital and have the surgery Monday morning.
In the meantime, I have decided to scale back on my Red Cross duties for a couple of weeks while this unfolds so I can be the support that Sharon needs at this time.
Now that that's out of the way, let's get into what I wanted to write about on today's post.
For the last few years, I have shared my thoughts as today we enter the Lenten season on what it means for me. In fact, here it is...
As we start the Lenten season, you see posts on Facebook and Twitter of people announcing what they are giving up. I say this every year...is it our business what you are announcing you are giving up? Not really...it's really between you and the Lord. It's the case of not letting the left hand know what the right hand is doing. And it doesn't always have to be anything physical (if that makes sense) like meat, sodas, sweets, etc. It could be something like giving up an hour of TV or computer time or whatever is hindering your walk with God.
I always hearken back to Hebrews 12:1,2 (New Living Translation)
1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.We don't all have to walk around like modern-day Pharisees and proclaim what we are giving up for 40 days. Pray that during this season God will strengthen your walk with Him...and if it means going without a Dr. Pepper or a Braum's hamburger, so be it!!!
And in the meantime, I'll continue trying to work on me.
That's about all I have for now. Please continue to keep Mom in your prayers for healing and strength...and keep Sharon and I in your prayers also.
Until next time...
