Thanks for Fasting

I want to thank everyone who helped us fast for the people in our Ward this past weekend. Just a little bit of information on these good folks: Crystal is in the hospital struggling with anorexia. Her family is struggling with it, too. She keeps losing weight, even in the hospital. Her dad, Don, has become very dispondent over this, and even has developed a serious infection that he is fighting as well. Fern is a 90 year-0ld lady who has lived in the Granger area all of her life. She is the sweetest lady. She also has Parkinson's Disease and yet she is always happy, and very cordial when I go to see her. You would love to talk to her. She lives with her 60+ year-old daughter, who cares for her every need. She got a new power wheel chair, which she does not know well. When she got out of it one day, she accidentally hit the power button, and it lurched forward, throwing her, and pinning her to the wall. It broke her back. She is still smiling, but in a great amount of pain. Lena is a mom of two teenage kids who has a very rare and horrible blood disorder that is often fatal. Her treatment has been having no effect. I told them all that not only the Ward Council was fasting for them, but also my family. They were very humbled and thankful for your help. Sometimes we feel so helpless, that fasting and prayer are all we can do. Thanks to you being a great family and helping me and these good people.

Another thing that I would like to ask you to do: I have heard that Becky's dad, Gene, had a stroke over the weekend. I don't know how many of you know "Geeno", but he is a great guy who really loves his family. He also needs our prayers in the near future. Please remember him. I am sure it will make a difference to him.

Dad