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Lent Photo-A-Day (February 10 – March 27, 2016)
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Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day, and the word for today is Human.
When I think of human I think of vulnerability. When we’re born we’re at the mercy of everyone and everything. For most of us we’re blessed to have parents or caregivers who fed and sheltered us and watched over us as we grew into self-sufficient adults.
When I consider human in the light of faith, I remember that’s the way Jesus chose to come into the world — as a little baby. Why? So he could totally empathize with those he came to serve in all their vulnerability and frailties.
That’s important because it says to me he knows exactly what I’m feeling when I’m up, down, or in between. Even if I don’t have words to express what’s going through my heart and mind, he gets it.
The main thing in life is
not to be afraid of being human.
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Aaron Carter
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Picture Credit: forums.wildstar-online.com
Anonymous said:
Beautiful! The photo reminds me of my grandson’s newborn photo! Your writing was thought provoking and touching as usual! Gotta go… Later!
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calensariel said:
Thanks so much. Glad to know it just made sense! 😮 This was a bit more challenging than I thought it would be.
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Colette B said:
That’s a really interesting challenge and it does appear quite a tough one too. I’m looking forward to seeing your posts 🙂
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calensariel said:
You and me both, kiddo! (rolls eyes wondering how this is going to turn out!)
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janebasilblog said:
That baby – what a beautiful image…
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calensariel said:
Isn’t it scary thinking how much at everyone’s mercy a baby is? When I hear of babies dying from shaken baby syndrome I just want to horse whip whoever did it… Those poor babies can’t defend themselves.
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janebasilblog said:
Somehow I don’t think the perpetrators know what they are doing – they may know it is wrong, but possibly not that they could kill a baby that way. Although that’s no excuse…
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Fimnora Westcaw said:
I agree with Linda, you’ve made a very good start! Take it one day/prompt at a time.
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calensariel said:
You know, I don’t usually consider these challenges too challenging, but this one is going to be…
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spiritualdragonfly said:
A good start! ❤️
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calensariel said:
I have NO clue how this is going to work! LOL
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spiritualdragonfly said:
Don’t over think it…just roll with it!!
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calensariel said:
Remind me of that when I start being totally anxious ’cause I can’t come up with a picture for one, will ya??? 😮
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spiritualdragonfly said:
No worries…I got your back!!!
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