It’s funny how certain things, things that have been in your possession for years, things that had no particular significance when they came into your being other than that they just were, can all of a sudden hold deep meaning. Importance. Relevance.
Zane: Hey, Dad? Can we start going to church a little more often?
Me: Well, sure. I suppose that wouldn’t be such a bad thing. Why do you ask, though?
Zane: Because, Lent starts tomorrow and I just thought it would be a good thing to do for Lent.
Me: (Thinking about what a good kid he is.) You’re absolutely right. We should make an effort to go to church more often. So Lent, huh?
Zane: Yeah.
Me: So, Zane—-What are you giving up for Lent?
Zane: (Pausing just a moment to think, looked up with a sincere smile and proudly announced…) CARROTS!
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