Day-40: I Still Don't Understand Why I am Not Yet Done

For the last time, I don't understand why some people start Lent on Ash Wednesday. I mean, I've read the Wiki, I know what it tells me, I just find it silly. Sacrifices should not get breaks and 46 does not equal 40, next year my my Lent is ending on Day-40!

The great thing about Church is the inspiration one can achieve while being there. Amazingly the same can be said for McDonalds, the mall, a quick lube, work, a family gathering, the movies, just about anyplace, people just tend to be looking for, hoping to find, waiting for inspiration at Church. Today, my inspiration was not generated by message, but afterward when Beth and I were chatting with another couple. To water down and over summarize, our friend told us she read an article that suggested doing something for others, as your Lenten sacrifice. I liked that idea, the thought of  diligently doing something specific for others, for 40-Days. Beth has a crazy work schedule, so her immediate idea was sending a letter a day, letters from friends always make me smile.  Not that it matters all that much, technically I have about 340 days before I need to decide.  I could argue that my blog is outward focused, but it would be a farce.  I blog for me, if nobody read it, I'd still blog.  I blog to help hold me accountable, I do it to focus some thoughts, I do it because I smile each time I publish the post.  I think that I'll just work on being outwardly focused as part of my MO and not restrict it to Lent.

Today was a great Sunday. Morning with the boys, a solid message at Church, dinner with Beth's family, a dirt bike ride, quiet time during the boys nap time, a run on the elliptical, cooking shows and blogging. May not be "easy like Sunday morning" but a wonderful Sunday nonetheless. 

I'm worried about tomorrow. I truly fear that tomorrow will be the mentally toughest day. I've done 40-Days, tomorrow is Day-41. It's like overtime, I think I'm going to have to dig deep. I want to finish on a strong note, I want to get the most I can out of the next 4-Days. If I were done today I would not be disappointed with the growth I've made, but I know progress will be continued. 

Random Notes: Started the day at 189, not sure on the calorie count. Where would you eat if you have not had solids in about 44-Days?