Miracles

I was thinking over the last two days about the power of fasting and prayer and remember vividly the experience of fasting for SheyLani Southon when we lived in Hawaii Kai. I remember fasting all day and then gathering as a ward family at the chapel to close the fast. The chapel was filled and the spirit was powerful. Miracles took place and my testimony of fasting was born.

A few years ago as dad shouldn't have been alive and we didn't know what to expect the family fasted. I called on friends in Carson to join in and to gather with us at our home to close that fast. Many came and joined and miracles took place. My testimony of fasting was again confirmed and strengthened.

Yesterday Natty and I joined in fasting for Paige Gilmore. We did not gather with family and I don't know how many joined in that fast. I assume by the many friends that have been helping and praying and Heidi's strong family support that there was a goodly number. It made my day to talk to Heidi for a few minutes tonight and to hear that Paige did very well and the test looked great. There is another test tomorrow and then surgery on Wednesday. I am very grateful for the blessings of fasting and prayer and the miracles that occur still today.

I am also grateful that Natty wanted to fast as well and hope that here testimony of the power of fasting has been born. There are sweet moments to savor as a parent and watching seeds take root in your child is one of them.