“What are you giving up for Lent?” It’s a question a lot of people will get these next few days. If you want to change your body, perhaps alcohol and candy is the way to go. But if you want to change your heart, a harder fast is needed. This narrow road is gritty, but it isn’t sterile. It will make room in ourselves to experience a love that can make us whole and set us free. – Pope Francis

It’s 11 : 22 AM on day 2363 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read 2 Samuel 22: 28 have breakfast and learn a new word – Tumult [tu·mult] n. Confusion or disorder. A loud, confused noise, esp. one caused by a large mass of people. “He quickly became aware of the violent tumult behind the trees.”

Last Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent and since my doctor doesn’t approve of me fasting I have decided to give up impatience for Lent I know it won’t be easy but I’m going to try my best to be patient with myself and others.