Peace

Mario and I realized late Saturday night that it was Fast Sunday. We had not prepared for it by making sure we had drank enough water throughout the day. I thought about not fasting or possibly just fasting from food because I was worried about being dehydrated. But I need the blessings from fasting and praying because of Mario's upcoming deployment. I fasted that I would feel peace as I face these next couple months.

Yesterday (Monday) I felt so much peace about Mario's deployment. I was feeling pretty lucky that it is only 6 months and not 18 months like the army. I also was feeling pretty lucky that he is going to as safe as a place as possible in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, Mario wasn't feeling the same peace yesterday. Before bed I was telling him that I was feeling good about everything. He said, "Wow, that fast really worked for you." It clicked, he was right, that is exactly why things had turned around for me. I felt so bad that I hadn't recognized that earlier. It was another example that Heavenly Father is well aware of me and my needs. I am so thankful for the opportunity to fast and receive answers to my prayers.