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Thinking, thinking, and thinking about this years LENTEN FAST

and I keep coming back to the same thought ...




It's what I check when I wake up ...
It's what I check too many times in the day when I have a spare moment ...
It's what I check on my handy dandy iPhone when I am waiting in the pickup line

Problem is, that all those quick little facebook checks take up a lot of time . I probably should (for fun) just tally the number of times I visit. I'm sure it would be SHOCKING!

So this year, I thought hard about it and decided that it will be good for me to take this break from facebook. Since joining, I've noticed how my thoughts and attitude can be quickly made sour by something I've read. That may be the biggest positive in taking a break. For the first time in a while, I may get to quiet my head by not reading political stuff , various drama, or those oh so annoying complaints that people like to post as their status updates.

(((((SIGH))))))

I think this may be a tough one for me, but I'm strong and I can do it ;)

*You may still find me here and on Twitter.
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Laura @ Our House of Joyful Noise said…
Dang, you ARE strong, Elaine! I'm impressed. I didn't even think of that one. (I wonder if that was on purpose? lol).
I know you can do it too. But I'll pray for strength for you, juuuust in case. :)
9:38 AM
Kim H. said…
UR ARE AMAZING!!! And INSPIRING!!! And a BLESSING!!!

(((HUGS!)))
1:13 PM
Sarah said…
Good for you! I'm giving up the computer on Fridays. I think my focus this Lent is on distractions, so the computer seemed like a good place to start.

Blessings!
2:12 PM
Sarah said…
I'm giving up Facebook for Lent. I sometimes find that I too get caught up in a lot of the negative energies that pervade facebook and I hate how I feel like I'm peering into my friends lives without ever really "trying." However, on the other hand there are many aspects of Facebook that I enjoy!

Thanks for the inspiration.
3:02 PM
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