GTD

I am grateful that we can fast for ourselves and for others. I have a friend from High School who was diagnosed with terminal cancer and she has been told the Chemo didn't work and she should celebrate Christmas this week with her family. Hospice has been arranged. I didn't really know her all that well but I did babysit her daughter, Nicki, for about 6 months when we lived at Robert's grandma and grandpa's house(when Leavi was little). I am grateful to have been able to fast for her and her family this last Sunday. I really felt the spirit. I felt like Heavenly Father has something great for Tracey to do and she will have peace when she leaves this world. My heart breaks for her daughter, Nicki, who will have to go on without her mom but I know the Lord will look after her, he looked after me when my dad died. It is never easy to lose a parent. I hope that her new husband, Jamie, can find solace and peace in this as well. I know how hard it would be for me to lose Robert so my prayers and love go out to them during this difficult time. Fasting is such a great opportunity to give of yourself for a time and focus solely on others needs. I really have a hard time fasting when I am on a strict diet plan but this Sunday just seemed to breeze by and I felt nothing but care and concern and love for others. I am so grateful for this experience and to be able to have a body that I can have this experience with. I know others feel it when they are prayed for and that is truly a gift. Our Father in Heaven is so gracious to us to give us these experiences and allow us to grow from them. I am just full of gratitude today and I am humbled by the gifts the Lord gives me!