Ash Wednesday

Today is Ash Wednesday. It is also the start of Lent.

I always seem to have busy days on Lent. This year is no different. Besides working in the office in the morning, I photograph Pets of the Week at the Humane Society right after my office shift. I hope to run a few miles after work. Don't know how far I will go since I'm still recovering from the stomach issues on Sunday.

I missed Ash Wednesday services last year and I thought I would miss them again this year. I actually won't. My church plans to be open all day. I was asked to volunteer to sit in the church for a half hour. At this time, I can bless myself with ashes, read scripture or sit quietly in a pew. I will probably do a combination of all three.

After leaving the church, I will go home to relax for a while. Then it is off to photograph a regional team wrestling match.

Being very busy, I hope that will distract me from thinking about food.We are supposed to fast on Ash Wednesday and only eat one meal for the day. That one meal of the day will be lunch. My husband and I will be having tomato soup and grilled cheese. I hope that will keep me filled up for the rest of the day.