My Sacrifice.

Disclaimer #1:  The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own, and are not meant in any way, shape or form to offend anyone who reads it.  I realize that religious beliefs, to some, are sacred and vary greatly.   This is just my humorous attempt to make sense of things.


Disclaimer #2:  I am not in any way, shape or form, channeling the band "Creed" with this post title.  Although I was unfortunately a fan in 2001. 


I grew up in the Catholic Church.  I've mastered the art of sitting still for one hour each week during mass.  I was an altar server.  I once taught religious education to a bunch of unruly darling seventh-graders.  Yet I disagree with several church policies and beliefs.  Personally, I find this to be healthy.  To question is to want to learn more - to better understand.  While I will stay away from the "tough stuff",  I will say that one thing I never quite understood is the concept of giving up something for Lent.  I've tried, albeit half-heartedly, in the past, and ultimately failed.  I mean, I get WHY people do it, but I've always been of the school of thought that being a good person is more important than giving up chocolate for forty days.   Yet, this weekend, I had an epiphany.  Why NOT actually make a huge sacrifice?  Perhaps in the past, I've never REALLY given up something that important to me.  Isn't it about time???  


Behold, ladies and gentlemen, the "sacrificial lamb"...

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That's right.  For 40 days, I will refrain from my morning "non-fat caramel macchiato".  While my head my pound a bit more without my daily dose of goodness, my bank account will certainly love it.

Now, you might be asking youselves, "Didn't Meghan already give up Starbucks?"  The correct response would be YES.  I did.  And failed.  Miserably.  Therefore, these next few weeks will be a true test to my strength. 

Do you give up anything for Lent?