Whale Mating Calls, or Fast Sunday

It would seem that I have neglected my blog for 11 months...oops! But, it's that time of year when we get to reflect a little more on the things that we are thankful for. Thus begins THANKSgiving.

Day 1
Today was fast and testimony meeting at church. Forever ago, when I was at CEU, my friends and I would joke on fast Sunday that the louder your stomach growls, the more you were feeling the Spirit. Boy, was I feeling the Spirit today! Occasionally I wondered if perhaps my stomach had learned some whale mating calls and was calling out, looking for it's soulmate. No one answered, but there's always next month. :)
As I sat through testimony meeting, trying to quiet the beast, I thought about how blessed I am to have the opportunity to fast. It's such a simple gesture: going without food and water for 24 hours, but the Spirit that it brings into my life is amazing. I feel drawn closer to my Father in Heaven and my Savior. I have witnessed so many miracles as a result of fasting and prayer. It's a simple thing that brings so many blessings. This is what I am thankful for today-the opportunity to fast and feel an extra measure of the Spirit. So bring on the whale mating calls-the end result is worth it!