Ash Wednesday. No ashes here.

Today is Ash Wednesday. I ordered, and intended to eat, a burger for lunch. Ordered it medium and got it rare. Didn't eat it. Told my friend it was a sign from God that I was skipping my Ash Wednesday lesson. She disagreed. I love her for that. She also let me eat some of her chicken.

So we continue on the quest for a new church home. We have attended Crosspoint a couple more times and tonight the boys went to youth group there. They came out talking and smiling and begging, yes BEGGING, to return next week! WOW. I am humbled. I am happy. I am hopeful.

I am planning to attend a "What we believe" at the church on Sunday night. I have some questions. They will surely have answers. We'll see if we are in alignment. I want to know if it is a good fit. It feels good but obviously I need to look more closely. This is a big decision. As it should be.

Working on this BIG ROCK with such INTENTION has been very challenging personally. Lots of questions to myself about me questioning so much. Lots of thinking on my part about how I thought it was okay to stick around in the Catholic church so long when I have long held fundamental beliefs that differ from catechism. Obviously these things take time. My faith is important. Fostering faith with my family is important. I am glad in my heart. I am hopeful. I believe.