Fast Sunday

When it comes to blogging, I always post about activities, events and parties but then I hesitate to post about religious things. Is it because I'm nervous about what others will think? Offending someone? I am not sure, but it isn't good. I want my blog to tell about my life and the life of my family and our religion is a big part of it. Facing what we have coming up in the next few weeks, and beyond, our wonderful family and friends joined with us in a special "Fast with a Purpose" to help the doctors to be inspired as they search for the diagnosis also for protection and strength that Cannon's body will respond well to surgery. As we did this, I have been overwhelmed with a loving response of support from so many. Cannon's name has been on prayer rolls in temples throughout the country. Which I just learned that these names are prayed over more than 80 times in each temple. Families from Washington to Idaho to Utah to Arizona to Texas to North Carolina to Florida to China- and more- fasted and prayed together for our little boy. I cannot put it into words how much this has touched my heart and strengthened my testimony. I know that my Heavenly Father gives us the opportunity to become parents so that, on some small scale, we can begin to understand His love for us. I know that He knows each one of us personally and that Cannon is under His watchful care. I am so thankful for wonderful people that the Lord has put into my path exactly when I needed them. I am happy to know that friends throughout my whole life from Elementary, to High School, Dental school and now still care enough about our family to pray with us for this special reason. I am overwhelmed with the perfect plan of being sent to earth in family units. Kent and I are blessed more than we deserve with amazing family members that would do anything for us. We hope you all know how much you mean in our lives and we feel your love at this time. So with that I say a big heartfelt THANK YOU!