Lent

So, after spending an amazing weekend in New Orleans celebrating Mardi Gras (more importantly, celebrating family) I've begun thinking about what i should give up for lent. Since the pancake and bead throwing festivities will end tonight, tomorrow is the beginning of Lent.

Something I didn't realize until I moved to Starkville- not everyone knows what Lent is. Lent is 40 days of the church calendar leading up to Holy Week. It is meant as a time of reflection, representing the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert.

This year I've been thinking instead of giving something up, I'm going to do something proactive. I recently bought the book, Lady in Waiting. I'm excited to dig into it and see what God has in store for me to learn :)

What are you doing for Lent?