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Friday, April 10, 2009 9:20 PM

Photo by Elliot J. Sutherland/The Ottawa Herald


Betty Birzer, Ottawa, writes a letter to an old friend with whom she has lost touch Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 408 S. Cedar St., Ottawa. In addition to giving things up for Lent, the Birzer family made a commitment to add something to their lives in some way. For Birzer, it was making an attempt to contact old friends.

Taking faith by the hand

Family swaps sweets for Lenten experience

By JENALEA MYERS, Herald Staff Writer

Photo by Elliot J. Sutherland/The Ottawa Herald
Betty Birzer, Ottawa, composes a letter to an old friend Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 408 S. Cedar St., Ottawa. Birzer has re-established contact with at least one person since she started writing this Lenten season.
Editor’s note: During the Lenten season, Herald Staff Writer Jenalea Myers has written regular updates on the Birzer family, their chosen sacrifices and their Catholic faith.



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