I am giving up reading blogs for Lent---this is a HUGE sacrifice for me, but one I strongly feel I need to make. I need to put the time and emotional energy I've been expending on the skullduggery in the AC into things that are better for me spiritually.
I'm telling you this because I want you to know that you and your family will remain in my prayers while I am away.
I also wanted to say that, as a professional writer/editor, I rarely get/make time to do my own writing, so I have committed to the Lenten discipline of doing a reflection (i.e., "wrestling with scripture"---who says liberals don't do that?! ;-) on the Sunday lectionary each week during Lent. If you feel moved to read my drivel, feel free to drop by and say "Hi!"
I wish you and your family a holy Lenten season, and I pray that you will find the resurrection of charity, forebearance, and love at the end of it.
Paige, I understand perfectly. May God bless your Lenten season. I will check in to read your meditations on the Lectionary.
I thank you for your prayers for my family. Monday, Feb. 26, we return to court for the airing-of-the-dirty-linen. Pray for us especially on that day. I hate that I'm going to be on the witness stand and I will very likely have to answer questions about my DIL that will reflect negatively on her, but I must also tell the truth. I really hate that it's come to this. It's not my son's choice - he would have much preferred negotiations - but that's where we are. I do have a God-given hope that things will come out better in the end.
Wrestling with Scripture is one of my favorite words to those who want to throw out portions of Scripture as uninspired. I disagree. Those are the passages that we must wrestle with as Jacob wrestled with God. We may not find enlightenment in this life, but those readings ar there for a purpose. At least, that's how I see it.
Of course, the Gospels are central and are the lens through which I view the rest of the Bible.
Mimi, I too am dropping out of the blogosphere for Lent - in fact I've decided, as much as my life makes possible, to give up 'screens' altogether. But I do want to join Paige in assuring you that I'll continue to pray for your family in this really difficult time.
St. Margaret's, thank you. Come back after Lent, if I'm still posting on the blog. From day to day I worry that I will run out of things to say. God bless your Lent, and I appreciate the prayers more than I can say.
Unlike Paige (I will think of you during Lent--it is a big sacrifce!) I am not giving up reading blogs for Lent (although if you are interested I did write about what I am doing for Lent).
One reason I want to stay connected is that I hope to gain inspiration from the family of Episcopal/Anglican bloggers as we move through Lent together--in a strange way I find it very comforting.
Grandmére, I do not think you will run out of things to say.
By the way, I am struck by how many of the same authors we like. (I will have to put a list on my blog) : Austen, Merton, even Trollope...I love curling up with a little Trollope at night....
It's good to see that some of you will still be around to carry me through Lent.
Padre Mickey, what a layabout you are, except when the music calls. There. I had to get back at you for the Pete Seeger business at MP's place. I know that the Lord says, "Vengence is mine," but, sometimes....
Aghaveagh, the reason I knew so much about the CofE while I was still in the RCC was due to Austen, but most of all, to Trollope - for the church politics, especially.
Tim you've got to stop. I'm thinking I'm getting personal messages from St. Margaret, who is one of my favorite saints. I'll try to remember in the future that it's only you. Not that I'm not happy, oh, so hppy to hear from you, too.
Mimi, it's going to be hard for me to get into the serious lenten attitude of repentance, etc., because all I want to do is shout! Another clear scan, and the oncologist saying that I am unique in that nothing is showing up anywhere in my body! Well, you know what I mean, nothing bad showing up! It's now been 4 years since my original surgery and I am beginning to believe that that one lymph node that showed up later was an abberation, so I'm feeling real good right now!!!! Thanks for being my friend. When I retire, I am taking the train from LA to NOLA. That is all for now!
Mimi--This is Paige, posting under my blog name.
ReplyDeleteI am giving up reading blogs for Lent---this is a HUGE sacrifice for me, but one I strongly feel I need to make. I need to put the time and emotional energy I've been expending on the skullduggery in the AC into things that are better for me spiritually.
I'm telling you this because I want you to know that you and your family will remain in my prayers while I am away.
I also wanted to say that, as a professional writer/editor, I rarely get/make time to do my own writing, so I have committed to the Lenten discipline of doing a reflection (i.e., "wrestling with scripture"---who says liberals don't do that?! ;-) on the Sunday lectionary each week during Lent. If you feel moved to read my drivel, feel free to drop by and say "Hi!"
I wish you and your family a holy Lenten season, and I pray that you will find the resurrection of charity, forebearance, and love at the end of it.
Paige, I understand perfectly. May God bless your Lenten season. I will check in to read your meditations on the Lectionary.
ReplyDeleteI thank you for your prayers for my family. Monday, Feb. 26, we return to court for the airing-of-the-dirty-linen. Pray for us especially on that day. I hate that I'm going to be on the witness stand and I will very likely have to answer questions about my DIL that will reflect negatively on her, but I must also tell the truth. I really hate that it's come to this. It's not my son's choice - he would have much preferred negotiations - but that's where we are. I do have a God-given hope that things will come out better in the end.
Wrestling with Scripture is one of my favorite words to those who want to throw out portions of Scripture as uninspired. I disagree. Those are the passages that we must wrestle with as Jacob wrestled with God. We may not find enlightenment in this life, but those readings ar there for a purpose. At least, that's how I see it.
Of course, the Gospels are central and are the lens through which I view the rest of the Bible.
Mimi, I too am dropping out of the blogosphere for Lent - in fact I've decided, as much as my life makes possible, to give up 'screens' altogether. But I do want to join Paige in assuring you that I'll continue to pray for your family in this really difficult time.
ReplyDeleteSt. Margaret's, thank you. Come back after Lent, if I'm still posting on the blog. From day to day I worry that I will run out of things to say. God bless your Lent, and I appreciate the prayers more than I can say.
ReplyDeleteI'm not at work, it's Carnaval. However, I am working. Gotsta git dat Friday night lecture together!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm giving up blog for Lent, er, wait, that's not right, I'm giving up meat and liquor.
Unlike Paige (I will think of you during Lent--it is a big sacrifce!) I am not giving up reading blogs for Lent (although if you are interested I did write about what I am doing for Lent).
ReplyDeleteOne reason I want to stay connected is that I hope to gain inspiration from the family of Episcopal/Anglican bloggers as we move through Lent together--in a strange way I find it very comforting.
Grandmére, I do not think you will run out of things to say.
By the way, I am struck by how many of the same authors we like. (I will have to put a list on my blog) : Austen, Merton, even Trollope...I love curling up with a little Trollope at night....
It's good to see that some of you will still be around to carry me through Lent.
ReplyDeletePadre Mickey, what a layabout you are, except when the music calls. There. I had to get back at you for the Pete Seeger business at MP's place. I know that the Lord says, "Vengence is mine," but, sometimes....
Aghaveagh, the reason I knew so much about the CofE while I was still in the RCC was due to Austen, but most of all, to Trollope - for the church politics, especially.
Mimi, that was me at 'St. Margaret's', once again forgetting to use my home email account to post!!!
ReplyDeleteTim you've got to stop. I'm thinking I'm getting personal messages from St. Margaret, who is one of my favorite saints. I'll try to remember in the future that it's only you. Not that I'm not happy, oh, so hppy to hear from you, too.
ReplyDelete(((Paige))) We'll miss you, and, I should join you, but, I think I need to blog right now, and so I shall.
ReplyDeleteI'll add you to my blogroll so I can stop by from time to time!
Mimi, it's going to be hard for me to get into the serious lenten attitude of repentance, etc., because all I want to do is shout! Another clear scan, and the oncologist saying that I am unique in that nothing is showing up anywhere in my body! Well, you know what I mean, nothing bad showing up!
ReplyDeleteIt's now been 4 years since my original surgery and I am beginning to believe that that one lymph node that showed up later was an abberation, so I'm feeling real good right now!!!! Thanks for being my friend. When I retire, I am taking the train from LA to NOLA.
That is all for now!
Susan! Praise the Lord! Alleluia! That's great news. I rejoice with you. I had one positive node, too, and I'm still here, 21 years later.
ReplyDeleteCome on down, girl.
P.S. It's OK to be happy during Lent.