Day 1: Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017             John 12:26

 “Whoever wants to serve me must follow me, so that my servant will be with me wherever I am.  And my Father will honor anyone who serves me.”

  This past October 19, 2016, I received a text from my sixteen-year-old granddaughter, Mackenzy: (M).  “Hey Nana (N), are you busy?” she said. (M)   No, just watching a  debate on TV, I said. (N)  “I’m currently at church with my church group, and I’m wanting to recommit myself to God.  I have always looked up to you as an example for my faith, so I just wanted you to be a part of this journey.” (M) I said, sure, my love, I’d be honored! (N) “My immediate thought was, “so you could just keep me in your    prayers and I’d love to pray with you the next time we’re together.” (M)  Tearfully I said, of course, my love, I’m praying for you right now and would love to pray with you anytime! (N)  “Thank you Nana, I love you so much!” (M) I love you and it means the world to me that you have God in your life.” (N)

Contributed by Patricia Vassaur