Lent 2016 Day 40, the end of a season of clearer memory

Lent 2016 Day 40--Easter arrives:  the end of my daily reflections, as I've attempted to give up my wretched forgetfulness!

Today, I remember the promise, power and peace of the Resurrection's work. 

Easter. 

Enough to remember, and surely the most relevant event of faith not to be forgotten!

Lent 2016 Day 39

Lent 2016 Day 39--this year I've determined to give up my forgetfulness!

On this silent day, a day where no word of comfort or explanation comes back from the graves of my people, I remember the blessing and promise of silence and waiting without guarantees of any word.

Lent 2016 Day 38

Good Friday:  Lent 2016 Day 38--in giving up my forgetfulness, I am now awake to the power of death, the mystery of its meaning and, as many of my friends go away, a clear way through it to the "other side."

Lent 2016 Day 37

Lent 2016 Day 37--I'm giving up forgetfulness for Lent this year!

Today, I'm feeling the need to remember the darkness of the Passover meal Jesus shared with his friends; and I recall the significance of the meal and the meaning of the darkness.

Lent 2016 Day 35

Lent 2016 Day 35--this year I am resolved to give up my ability to forget.  I am embracing memory and awareness.

Today, I am recalling the simple beauty of a pair of Cardinals whose nest is near my backyard.  Watching them play, feed and enjoy each other is a pure delight that I need to recall frequently.

Lent 2016 Day 34

Lent 2016 Day 34--This year I am giving up my forgetfulness. 

I am remembering the power of courage and my need for more of it. 

Lent 2016 Day 33

Lent 2016 Day 33:  I'm giving up my capacity to forget!

Today, I am remembering the real benefit of respectful, honest disagreement.  The unique perspectives of others need to inform, shape and give me pause on a daily basis. 

Lent 2016 Day 32

Lent 2016 Day 32: I'm attempting to give up my forgetfulness! 

Today,  I'm remembering the benefits of challenges that come my way in every dimension of my life.

Lent 2016 Day 31

Lent 2016 Day 31--I'm determined to give up my forgetfulness.  So, today I am remembering the great benefits and opportunities provided by hard times.

Lent 2016 Day 30

Lent 2016  Day 30 I'm giving up forgetfulness for Lent!  Today I am remembering the blessing of transportation--local and worldwide, that I have access to enjoy.  I'm also remembering my friends who have only public transit, if any at all. 

Lent 2016 Day 29

Lent 2016 Day 29:  I'm working on giving up forgetfulness this Lent.

Today, I'm remembering the amazing blessing of good health and access to good health care that I so often take for granted, a human right all deserve and millions do not enjoy.

Lent 2016 Day 28

Lent2016 Day 28

I'm giving up forgetfulness for Lent!

I'm remembering people across the years who revealed Jesus to me in their suffering and poverty:  "Blue," Joe W., Mr. Adrian, Jane Lowe, Eugene Moricle, and hundreds of others from the distant and recent past.

Lent 2016 Day 27

Lent 2016 Day 27--I'm giving up my forgetfulness.  I'm remembering good neighbors across the years of all kinds from all sorts of backgrounds! 

Lent 2016 Day 26

Lent 2016 Day 26:  I'm giving up forgetfulness and I'm remembering the blessing of the United Methodist Church on my life and that of my family! 

Lent 2016 Day 25

Lent 2016 Day 25:  I'm giving up forgetfulness for Lent! 

I'm remembering the impact of organized sports and teams on my life--for good and for ill! 

Lent 2016 Day 24

Lent 2016 Day 24:  I'm determined to give up forgetfulness for Lent!

I remember more very influential teachers in my life:  Harold Hazelip, James Cone, Coach Hoggard, Mrs. Smith

Lent 2016 Day 23

Lent 2016:  Day 23

I'm determined not to forget--I'm giving up forgetfulness for Lent: 
Today I'm remembering the fundamental goodness to be discovered in almost everyone!

Lent 2016 Day 22

Lent 2016  Day 22

Memory reprise:  I'm determined not to forget:  the grand city of New Orleans, where I learned more about Lent than anywhere I've ever lived! 

Lent 2016 Day 20

I am determined not to forget.  I will give up forgetfulness!

Lent 2016 Day 20: Grandchildren--Gracie Bea, Wyatt James, Owen James, Henry Folsom

Lent 2016 Day 19

I am determined not to forget.  I will give up forgetfulness!

Lent 2016 Day 19:  My two daughters, Jennifer and Joanna