I started blogging at Kansas Bob in 2005 and, after writing 2,820 posts here, I decided to take a break for Lent. Not sure why I did it but I do remember feeling the need to disrupt my life a bit. Easter was yesterday so I thought that I might report back. Here are a few things I did during Lent:
- Ash Wednesday came and I found myself in the emergency room of a local hospital. About 8am I experienced eye problems and I thought that I was having a stroke. Thankfully my neighbor, and friend from church, Kelly was able to take me to the ER. In the end I did not have a stroke but experienced an ocular migraine.
- A friend asked me to redesign Ann Kiemel's blog. I was happy to spend some time helping this great Christian author. I suggest that you add her blog to your reader.
- I gave up red meat during this time. A few weeks ago I gave blood and learned that my cholesterol had been significantly reduced. So I will probably continue this abstinence until my annual physical in May.
- An Eye for Redemption, my devotional blog, continued to be a life a giving experience for me as I journaled my way through the gospel of Luke. After publishing almost 900 posts there, half being my commentary on the words of Christ, I look forward to seeing where God leads me in there as I finish up the Red Letters of Jesus. Any suggestions for me?
- I did manage to make a few tweaks to Kansas Bob while I was gone. Blogger added new gadgets and I incorporated a few of them on my sidebar, Check them out and send me an email if you would like to be included in my new blogroll.
Welcome back. I'm looking forward to your posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lana!
DeleteThanks for the update, Bob. I was just thinking this morning that I hadn't interacted with you in a while. Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike! Look forward to exchanging thoughts with you again.
DeleteBob I guess we were on the same page...I took a break for Lent too and only posted the Daily Prayer Blog, and a few posts when Aunt Trula had her stroke and passed into Heaven.
ReplyDeleteAll of this is causing me to make some adjustments in my life and blogging. I am glad you are back, as you are one of the few blogs I read consistantly. You are a blessing.
I am going to continue blogging, but will probably try some new approaches. I stopped Sky Watch Friday, and ABC Wed, as it was hard to make the deadlines. Will do Creative Tues, as it's on twice a month.
My Lent time was extremely meaningful to me, as I made the journey through the book, The PATH of His Passion. I'm sorry the book has to come to an end.
So...all that said....Welcome back, and don't stop your meditations...You have a gift we all need.
Sending hugs
Look forward to catching up with you this week Wanda. I so appreciate your heart for God.
DeleteGlad to see to back, Bob. I had trouble commenting the last couple of days, but it looks like all is well now:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ma for the encouragement Ma! Others have told me of trouble commenting. Wonder if it was a browser problem?
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