The other reason I really like Ash Wednesday is because I get to wear my faith on my forehead, for everyone to see! When I taught, I always went to get my ashes before I went to work so I would be able to wear them in front of my students. Obviously, working in a public school I was normally not allowed to talk about God, Jesus, or my faith, but Ash Wednesday was different. I never brought it up, but was always more than willing to answer any and all questions :-).
This afternoon the boys and I went to receive our ashes in between naps. While in church, Liam and Connor did a fabulous job, and Aidan did pretty well. I was nervous that he was a ticking time-bomb, so I held him the majority of the service which made his very happy. As most people know, I do not hesitate to go many places by myself with the boys, but church is different. I certainly don't want to ruin others' experiences, so I stood far back, rolled the stroller back-and-forth, and held Aidan. When we did go up to receive our ashes, I could feel the eyes staring at us, and for some reason I had the feeling that we put a few smiles in some hearts.
Who knew ashes could look so 'cute'???
3 comments:
That is so awesome you took the boys, and BY YOURSELF!! talk about supermom! :o) I am sad i missed out on my ashes this year, I even got them last year while on bedrest I asked to have the priest that was in the hospital come up to my room. It'll be hard but don't give in to those ice cream cravings for the next 40 days! stay strong! hehe :o)
I, too, missed the ashes this year. Hubby got home late and unlike you I wasn't brave enough too take the babies by myself. I'm very impressed that you did that and the ashes look soooo cute on their little foreheads. :)
You ARE brave! I don't like going to church alone with a 5 year old and a 15 month old....wow!
You know we've come a long way with our faith. As you know, I grew up Catholic, as did Ed and along the way I was confirmed Lutheran in college, married in the Catholic church and for the better half of our marriage we attended a non-denominational church in Oak Lawn. Now we go to a Methodist church!
Good luck with the ice cream, I was never much of an ice cream eater until I got pregnant and I've been hooked ever since!
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