I enjoy Fast Sunday. I always feel the "Spirit" and I absolutely love feeling the "Spirit". I try to do the things I should so that I feel it often during the week. But, Sundays the Spirit is stronger and for longer because I am focusing on the Lord and doing what's right. I guess I'm just more prepared on Sundays. I made a deal a few years ago with God....actually I think it was God that made a deal with me. He said that I would be forgiven of my sins and weaknesses if I would testify of Him. Sometimes I don't want to bare my testimony because I feel fear and inadequate. Then I am reminded by the "Spirit" and so I just do it. I always feel much better after testifying my beliefs. My hands quit sweating and my heart goes back to a normal beat and I can breathe. The Spirit always wins....I was part of a deal. I think it's important to write though that I get scared. I don't feel brave or confident at all...I just do what I know I am suppose to do. I don't worry what to say because those thoughts are also put in my head. Most of the time I don't even remember what I said.
Another thing about me is some times words jump right out of my mouth and surprise me and those I'm with. Today Larry was ordaining Jared to be a Priest in the Aaronic Priesthood. Our family that could come was gathered around and placed their hands on Jared's head. Larry then started by saying: "Kevin Clyde Ropelato" and without thinking I hollered STOP. We all laughed and I reminded Kevin he wasn't forgotten and that we appreciated him for being there. Then Larry called Jared the correct name and gave him a nice blessing. I think it's funny that every now and then Larry messes up the kids names too....I did it quite often when I had them all at home. I think I still do occasionally. I'm thankful for the Priesthood and that my boys all are worthy to hold it. I am thankful for the support of our family. I am thankful that my mom calls my boys to bless her and my dad when they need it. She called them Friday and Justin and Kevin went and gave my dad another blessing. (they didn't know that Larry had just given him one and I know my dad didn't tell them since they had made the effort of going up to give him one.) I am thankful for all the wonderful things that Heavenly Father has blessed us with to make life more enjoyable and that help us get through it.
