Wow, am I a slacker. Ash Wednesday was last week. Oh well. We all went to church on Ash Wednesday. I love watching the little kids as they watch the priest put ashes on our foreheads. They have such looks on their faces. I would love to know what they are thinking.
When we got home from church, we checked the basketball scores on ESPN, I think, and there was a sportscaster sitting there at the desk with an ashen cross on his forehead. This struck me as odd and cool. First, odd, because I have never seen anyone on TV with ashes on their foreheads. Maybe I've never watched TV on Ash Wednesday, I don't know. The girls noticed it too, and one of them pointed it out, just as I noticed it. Second, cool, because TV is all about image and beauty and make-up, yes even on the male sportscasters. I wish I knew who the guy was, because I would like to thank him for showing his true colors. What a good role model for those who are Catholics or some other denomination of Christian and have a hard time showing it. We could use a few more role models like him. The way some people hide their religion, you wonder if they think they'd be stoned if anyone knew they believed in something.
It seems that the media is always looking for dirt, I'm glad that our favorites celebs don't give them any to find. We really love NBA Cares and all the positive things that the Packers and other NFL teams are doing as well.
I want to give a big thank you to those sport and other high profile personalities who make it known that they believe in God. I love that you realize that your talent is God given and that you aren't afraid to thank him for it. Thank you for keeping your noses clean and being positive role models for our children.
No comments:
Post a Comment