Last day! But won't be my last post. I plan on doing a few more posts about breaking the fast and the results.
Today's weight was 207.0 even. I have lost .8 pounds since yesterday and 42 pounds total since the fast started.
We had the plumber come today and he fixed the plumbing! Praise the Lord! We have never used him before. He was a really nice guy and very reasonable too. He is definitely a "keeper."
Physically I feel well today. I did a lot of cooking this morning, which I have not really felt up to for awhile. I felt so badly for my family. Last Saturday night my husband had to cook supper because I really was not up to it at all.
I talked to my husband at work. He has had a good day so far, but there is a lot of tension going on because of all of the strange things that have been happening.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Day 39/40
Day 39! One more day!
Today's weight was 207.8, down 1.2 pounds from yesterday.
I am feeling a lot better than yesterday and have a lot more energy than the past week.
My husband is dealing with more drama at work. I am so thankful to have the Lord to fight our battles for us.
I am so weak and tired and I can't wait until I can start eating again so I can get some strength and energy back so I can do the things that I used to do. I had my husband go out and buy me some avocados so I can eat them when I break my fast.
I am also planning on what I am going to eat when we go out to dinner again. I am craving chicken wings something terrible! We have a great local pizza place that sells some really awesome wings. I plan on getting some of those and a salad, and maybe some pizza toppings. I don't eat the pizza crust- just the toppings. But I haven't really decided yet. If I am still having trouble with the candida then I probably better lay off the cheese.
I am so used to not eating that to actually be allowed to eat again will seem kind of strange.
Before we went to sleep my husband and I had a good season of prayer because we know that tomorrow might be difficult, with it being the last day of the fast. I am so thankful for his support throughout all of this. He has undergone as many attacks during this as I have, so I know this has not been easy for him at all.
But I am thankful for how the Lord has helped us both to grow through all of this. The Lord has really helped both of us become more like Jesus. I know I still have a ways to go, but I am thankful for how far he has brought me.
Today's weight was 207.8, down 1.2 pounds from yesterday.
I am feeling a lot better than yesterday and have a lot more energy than the past week.
My husband is dealing with more drama at work. I am so thankful to have the Lord to fight our battles for us.
I am so weak and tired and I can't wait until I can start eating again so I can get some strength and energy back so I can do the things that I used to do. I had my husband go out and buy me some avocados so I can eat them when I break my fast.
I am also planning on what I am going to eat when we go out to dinner again. I am craving chicken wings something terrible! We have a great local pizza place that sells some really awesome wings. I plan on getting some of those and a salad, and maybe some pizza toppings. I don't eat the pizza crust- just the toppings. But I haven't really decided yet. If I am still having trouble with the candida then I probably better lay off the cheese.
I am so used to not eating that to actually be allowed to eat again will seem kind of strange.
Before we went to sleep my husband and I had a good season of prayer because we know that tomorrow might be difficult, with it being the last day of the fast. I am so thankful for his support throughout all of this. He has undergone as many attacks during this as I have, so I know this has not been easy for him at all.
But I am thankful for how the Lord has helped us both to grow through all of this. The Lord has really helped both of us become more like Jesus. I know I still have a ways to go, but I am thankful for how far he has brought me.
Day 38/40
Today's weight was 209.0 even. I have lost 40 pounds so far since the fast started and one pound since yesterday.
Today I threw up again. This time it was more than stomach acid. It was foamy and yellow. I think it was yeast; that's kind of what it looked like.
The plumbing really started acting up again today. We have decided to call a plumber and get the rest of it taken care of.
Today I threw up again. This time it was more than stomach acid. It was foamy and yellow. I think it was yeast; that's kind of what it looked like.
The plumbing really started acting up again today. We have decided to call a plumber and get the rest of it taken care of.
Day 37/40
Today's weight was 210.0 even. I have lost 39 pounds since the fast started and .2 of a pound since yesterday.
This morning the enemy really fought me from going to church. My oldest son started acting sick which was really odd. He had a sore throat all week and was getting better while on antibiotics. But this was delirium and what appeared to be a fever. I talked to my pastor on the phone and he told me to pray about it. As soon as I prayed, he got better almost instantly, at least well enough to get to church.
We had an awesome time in morning worship before the kids and I were dismissed to Sunday school. There was a lot of distraction and the enemy was fighting really hard. I felt compelled to give my fasting testimony. I know that was one of the reasons why Satan was trying to keep me out of church.
Sunday school was wonderful again. I am thankful for how the Lord has really anointed me and my Sunday school lessons since this fast has started. Our lesson was on Ezekiel and the valley of the dry bones. It tied in with what was talked about during the morning service. We can get so focused on physical things that we forget about having the spirit of God in our lives, and that without Christ, we are dead.
That evening I didn't get to go to church because the boys were sleeping. My husband came home and said it reminded him of church in the old days, several years ago before we had some major trials at our church. I was so excited to hear that! It was one of the things that I was praying over. I wish I had been there to see it. I know the enemy is still fighting, but he has already been defeated!
After morning church, my husband decided to go ahead and work on the plumbing problem again. He went under the house and cut the pipe. As soon as he cut the pipe, a long clog came out! Thankful for answers to prayer because otherwise, he had no idea where to cut the pipe! The problem is not 100 percent fixed but it is far better than what it was.
This morning the enemy really fought me from going to church. My oldest son started acting sick which was really odd. He had a sore throat all week and was getting better while on antibiotics. But this was delirium and what appeared to be a fever. I talked to my pastor on the phone and he told me to pray about it. As soon as I prayed, he got better almost instantly, at least well enough to get to church.
We had an awesome time in morning worship before the kids and I were dismissed to Sunday school. There was a lot of distraction and the enemy was fighting really hard. I felt compelled to give my fasting testimony. I know that was one of the reasons why Satan was trying to keep me out of church.
Sunday school was wonderful again. I am thankful for how the Lord has really anointed me and my Sunday school lessons since this fast has started. Our lesson was on Ezekiel and the valley of the dry bones. It tied in with what was talked about during the morning service. We can get so focused on physical things that we forget about having the spirit of God in our lives, and that without Christ, we are dead.
That evening I didn't get to go to church because the boys were sleeping. My husband came home and said it reminded him of church in the old days, several years ago before we had some major trials at our church. I was so excited to hear that! It was one of the things that I was praying over. I wish I had been there to see it. I know the enemy is still fighting, but he has already been defeated!
After morning church, my husband decided to go ahead and work on the plumbing problem again. He went under the house and cut the pipe. As soon as he cut the pipe, a long clog came out! Thankful for answers to prayer because otherwise, he had no idea where to cut the pipe! The problem is not 100 percent fixed but it is far better than what it was.
Day 36/40
Today's weight was 210.2 pounds, down .4 from yesterday.
I have been so sick that I know I am not drinking a lot of water, but I can't really help it. It doesn't matter what kind of water it is; all of it tastes nasty to me. I have found that if I refrigerate my tap water overnight and get it really cold that it helps it to taste better.
My husband ventured into the crawl space and worked on our leaking gray water pipes. Not only was it leaking; we also have a major clog. So it was not as easy as we would have hoped. We called around for a plumber. The one recommended to us did not return our call. So we scheduled an appointment for one out of the yellow pages who is going to charge us an arm and a leg. I know the Lord will help us take care of it, whatever it is.
I threw up again this evening, just before bedtime. it was mainly stomach acid. I'm not sure what all the nausea is about but as long as my body is cleaning itself out, that is the main thing.
I have been so sick that I know I am not drinking a lot of water, but I can't really help it. It doesn't matter what kind of water it is; all of it tastes nasty to me. I have found that if I refrigerate my tap water overnight and get it really cold that it helps it to taste better.
My husband ventured into the crawl space and worked on our leaking gray water pipes. Not only was it leaking; we also have a major clog. So it was not as easy as we would have hoped. We called around for a plumber. The one recommended to us did not return our call. So we scheduled an appointment for one out of the yellow pages who is going to charge us an arm and a leg. I know the Lord will help us take care of it, whatever it is.
I threw up again this evening, just before bedtime. it was mainly stomach acid. I'm not sure what all the nausea is about but as long as my body is cleaning itself out, that is the main thing.
Day 35/40
Today's weight was 210.6, down 1.6 pounds from yesterday.
Yesterday evening I was feeling too ill to go to church so I stayed home. I was feeling nauseated and had bad reflux (heartburn) which is odd because I never have that. But it started yesterday. Maybe my body is making more stomach acid getting me prepared for eating again?
I asked my husband if I could take an antacid. I debated on whether it would be considered eating and if it would mess up my fast. He said, no that is medicine. So I chewed up two tablets and washed the nasty taste out of my mouth.
Within a few minutes I was in the bathroom throwing up. I don't know if it was because of the antacid or because I was already feeling badly. Maybe both. After I threw up, I did feel better. About an hour later, the reflux symptoms returned but I was able to go to sleep.
My husband had his employment threatened again. We realized these are spiritual attacks and trials to help both of us grow. I have learned more and more that the Lord is my provision and my source, and not my husband's job.
Also, we have a major plumbing problem right now. Lots of trials but that just gives us more things to praise the Lord over for helping us through it.
Yesterday evening I was feeling too ill to go to church so I stayed home. I was feeling nauseated and had bad reflux (heartburn) which is odd because I never have that. But it started yesterday. Maybe my body is making more stomach acid getting me prepared for eating again?
I asked my husband if I could take an antacid. I debated on whether it would be considered eating and if it would mess up my fast. He said, no that is medicine. So I chewed up two tablets and washed the nasty taste out of my mouth.
Within a few minutes I was in the bathroom throwing up. I don't know if it was because of the antacid or because I was already feeling badly. Maybe both. After I threw up, I did feel better. About an hour later, the reflux symptoms returned but I was able to go to sleep.
My husband had his employment threatened again. We realized these are spiritual attacks and trials to help both of us grow. I have learned more and more that the Lord is my provision and my source, and not my husband's job.
Also, we have a major plumbing problem right now. Lots of trials but that just gives us more things to praise the Lord over for helping us through it.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Day 34/40
Today's weight was 212.2, down 1.4 pounds from yesterday.
I woke up feeling well but after a couple hours of doing some housework I had to lie back down again and spent most of the day resting. Very nauseated again. Have worked up my resolve to keep going. Pastor came and visited me this morning and was very encouraged.
I woke up feeling well but after a couple hours of doing some housework I had to lie back down again and spent most of the day resting. Very nauseated again. Have worked up my resolve to keep going. Pastor came and visited me this morning and was very encouraged.
Day 33/40
Today's weight was 231.6, up 1.8 pounds from yesterday. I am a bit confused sometimes that I have such weird weight fluctuations, even when drinking only water.
Well the Lord really answered our prayers about the ice storm. My husband was able to get to work. In the middle of the night, the temperature got up to 40 degrees, melted all the ice, and then dropped again. He was able to get to work with no trouble at all! I give the Lord all the glory!
Tonight my husband finally came home. I really missed him after being gone for two days.
Physically I am still feeling terrible. Canceled homeschool again today, although oldest son did some math review.
Emotionally I am so ready for this fast to be over, but it won't be much longer. I am just trusting in the Lord and hanging in there for his help. I also appreciate everyone's prayers. Many members of my church family are praying for me.
Well the Lord really answered our prayers about the ice storm. My husband was able to get to work. In the middle of the night, the temperature got up to 40 degrees, melted all the ice, and then dropped again. He was able to get to work with no trouble at all! I give the Lord all the glory!
Tonight my husband finally came home. I really missed him after being gone for two days.
Physically I am still feeling terrible. Canceled homeschool again today, although oldest son did some math review.
Emotionally I am so ready for this fast to be over, but it won't be much longer. I am just trusting in the Lord and hanging in there for his help. I also appreciate everyone's prayers. Many members of my church family are praying for me.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Day 32/40
Today's weight was 211.8, down 1.4 pounds from yesterday.
Physically I am feeling quite ill so I have been resting a lot today. I am going to lie back down. Decided not to homeschool today.
We ended up not getting the freezing rain (it stopped short of my town, praise the lord!) but my husband stayed in town anyway last night. I really miss him.
There is more bad weather on the way supposedly, but I trust my Lord more than I do the meteorologists.
Sorry for the short entry. I will try to do better tomorrow.
8 more days!
Physically I am feeling quite ill so I have been resting a lot today. I am going to lie back down. Decided not to homeschool today.
We ended up not getting the freezing rain (it stopped short of my town, praise the lord!) but my husband stayed in town anyway last night. I really miss him.
There is more bad weather on the way supposedly, but I trust my Lord more than I do the meteorologists.
Sorry for the short entry. I will try to do better tomorrow.
8 more days!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Day 31/40
Today's weight was 213.2, down 2.6 pounds from yesterday. I have lost almost 36 pounds since the beginning of the fast.
Physically I am still quite weak but feeling much better than yesterday. I still have to rest plenty but I am managing quite well, considering. Even though the massage was yesterday morning I am still experiencing the benefits of it. Even my toes were feeling better, at least until I went out in the cold again.
We have another trial looming today. There is a supposed snow and ice storm coming that will last at least 2 days. If my husband does not go in to work, he will probably lose his job. He accrued a bunch of points due to the last bad storm that we had, mainly through no fault of his own. We went to prayer and it looks like he will be staying in town with a relative of ours, about two miles from his workplace. I am so thankful for the Lord's provision!
Emotionally I am quite touchy and I really need the Lord's help in that area today.
Nine days to go!
Physically I am still quite weak but feeling much better than yesterday. I still have to rest plenty but I am managing quite well, considering. Even though the massage was yesterday morning I am still experiencing the benefits of it. Even my toes were feeling better, at least until I went out in the cold again.
We have another trial looming today. There is a supposed snow and ice storm coming that will last at least 2 days. If my husband does not go in to work, he will probably lose his job. He accrued a bunch of points due to the last bad storm that we had, mainly through no fault of his own. We went to prayer and it looks like he will be staying in town with a relative of ours, about two miles from his workplace. I am so thankful for the Lord's provision!
Emotionally I am quite touchy and I really need the Lord's help in that area today.
Nine days to go!
Day 30/40
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. - Ephesians 6:12
Today's weight was 215.8, down one pound from yesterday.
Yesterday turned out okay. We ended up going to the going away party, but we only stayed for about half an hour or so. I was feeling queasy, the baby was cranky, and that was about the time that they started serving food.
I'm not sure how to describe what happened to me this morning. I went to bed at an okay hour, but I really was feeling too tired to get up. I got up to turn off the alarm clock and I felt like I was going to pass out. I guess I stood up too quickly when I got out of bed. I managed to get back in bed and realized that I was not feeling well. To make matters worse, both of my hands were incredibly numb and I could not get them to stop from tingling. To make matters worse, this was Sunday morning and I needed to teach Sunday school.
I managed to call Jason into the bedroom and I told him what was going on and asked him to call our pastor. Before he did that, he prayed for me and then he called the pastor. I had him call because I was not able to hold the phone.
The pastor wanted to talk to me so Jason held the phone for me. (I am in my 30s and I have never felt this helpless in my life.)
After we finished praying, he told Jason to massage me in order to get my circulation going again and to break up the toxins in my muscles.
While I was being massaged I talked to the Lord. I reasoned with him that I could probably make it to church okay, but I wasn't sure about being able to teach. The Lord said to me, "Are you going to rely on your flesh, or are you going to rely on me?" When he asked me that question, I wept. I obviously have struggled with relying on myself and not enough on the Lord. During this fast I have learned more and more that I have to rely on him for everything.
After the massage I felt well enough to get out of bed but was still quite weak. I did go to church but I had my husband drive me instead of doing my usual church bus route.
We had an awesome Sunday school class. We felt the Lord's presence during our song service and the kids really got into the lesson. It was the story of the widow and the vessel of oil.
I also went to the evening service. I had several people who were not aware of my fast that asked me to pray for them. The pastor requested prayer for my husband and me during this last part of the fast.
I am thankful for how the Lord has helped me so far during this fast. I have physically been able to do most of my duties, for the most part. I know that Satan will battle me during this last few days. But I am going to keep hiding in Jesus, no matter what.
Today's weight was 215.8, down one pound from yesterday.
Yesterday turned out okay. We ended up going to the going away party, but we only stayed for about half an hour or so. I was feeling queasy, the baby was cranky, and that was about the time that they started serving food.
I'm not sure how to describe what happened to me this morning. I went to bed at an okay hour, but I really was feeling too tired to get up. I got up to turn off the alarm clock and I felt like I was going to pass out. I guess I stood up too quickly when I got out of bed. I managed to get back in bed and realized that I was not feeling well. To make matters worse, both of my hands were incredibly numb and I could not get them to stop from tingling. To make matters worse, this was Sunday morning and I needed to teach Sunday school.
I managed to call Jason into the bedroom and I told him what was going on and asked him to call our pastor. Before he did that, he prayed for me and then he called the pastor. I had him call because I was not able to hold the phone.
The pastor wanted to talk to me so Jason held the phone for me. (I am in my 30s and I have never felt this helpless in my life.)
After we finished praying, he told Jason to massage me in order to get my circulation going again and to break up the toxins in my muscles.
While I was being massaged I talked to the Lord. I reasoned with him that I could probably make it to church okay, but I wasn't sure about being able to teach. The Lord said to me, "Are you going to rely on your flesh, or are you going to rely on me?" When he asked me that question, I wept. I obviously have struggled with relying on myself and not enough on the Lord. During this fast I have learned more and more that I have to rely on him for everything.
After the massage I felt well enough to get out of bed but was still quite weak. I did go to church but I had my husband drive me instead of doing my usual church bus route.
We had an awesome Sunday school class. We felt the Lord's presence during our song service and the kids really got into the lesson. It was the story of the widow and the vessel of oil.
I also went to the evening service. I had several people who were not aware of my fast that asked me to pray for them. The pastor requested prayer for my husband and me during this last part of the fast.
I am thankful for how the Lord has helped me so far during this fast. I have physically been able to do most of my duties, for the most part. I know that Satan will battle me during this last few days. But I am going to keep hiding in Jesus, no matter what.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Day 29/40
Today's weight was 216.8, down 1.4 pounds since yesterday.
Yesterday I was feeling nauseated again. I kind of just pushed through it, and towards late afternoon it disappeared somewhat.
I had to run some errands and it forced me to be out in the cold. By the time I came home, my feet were freezing and the big toe on my left foot was throbbing with pain again. It was nearly impossible to get around and walk so I had to soak my feet yet again. This time the water was merely lukewarm, but to my frozen toes it felt like a hot bath. I am thankful to my pastor for his suggestion, or it would make things much for difficult for me, dealing with painful, frozen feet.
I want to praise the Lord for how he has helped my husband with the trials at his workplace. He still has his job and he seems to be doing okay. I thank the Lord for being our source for everything and I want him to be my first resource for everything, not merely my last resort.
Tonight there is a going away party for one of our friends who is going on a long military deployment. I debated whether or not I should go, because of the food, but I know they would have their feelings hurt if we did not attend. And we really want to go, because we really care about this family. Praying it all goes well. Only 11 more days to go til I break the fast!
Yesterday I was feeling nauseated again. I kind of just pushed through it, and towards late afternoon it disappeared somewhat.
I had to run some errands and it forced me to be out in the cold. By the time I came home, my feet were freezing and the big toe on my left foot was throbbing with pain again. It was nearly impossible to get around and walk so I had to soak my feet yet again. This time the water was merely lukewarm, but to my frozen toes it felt like a hot bath. I am thankful to my pastor for his suggestion, or it would make things much for difficult for me, dealing with painful, frozen feet.
I want to praise the Lord for how he has helped my husband with the trials at his workplace. He still has his job and he seems to be doing okay. I thank the Lord for being our source for everything and I want him to be my first resource for everything, not merely my last resort.
Tonight there is a going away party for one of our friends who is going on a long military deployment. I debated whether or not I should go, because of the food, but I know they would have their feelings hurt if we did not attend. And we really want to go, because we really care about this family. Praying it all goes well. Only 11 more days to go til I break the fast!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Day 28/40
Today's weight was 218.2, down 1 pound from yesterday.
Yesterday the nausea returned in the afternoon. I laid down for awhile and it went away. I think it is still more candida die-off. Die off is no fun, but I can't wait until I'm totally healthy again.
Yesterday we had another spiritual battle at Jason's work. I know the Lord is in control, but it sure does make things difficult sometimes.
I am seeing more answers to prayer. It is so awesome to trust in the Lord and to watch him work it all out.
The toes on my left foot got very cold again yesterday. I put them in some warm water to warm them up a bit and it felt like I had put my feet in hot molten lava. But thanks to prayer and the water, they did warm up and I was no longer in pain.
Last night we had an awesome church service and also an altar service. We had four young people seeking at the altar, one of which was my son. It was very powerful and I am claiming many spiritual victories in the name of Jesus.
Today I have experienced more nausea. I wish I could lie down but I have too much to do at the moment. For right now, I am doing the best that I can.
Yesterday the nausea returned in the afternoon. I laid down for awhile and it went away. I think it is still more candida die-off. Die off is no fun, but I can't wait until I'm totally healthy again.
Yesterday we had another spiritual battle at Jason's work. I know the Lord is in control, but it sure does make things difficult sometimes.
I am seeing more answers to prayer. It is so awesome to trust in the Lord and to watch him work it all out.
The toes on my left foot got very cold again yesterday. I put them in some warm water to warm them up a bit and it felt like I had put my feet in hot molten lava. But thanks to prayer and the water, they did warm up and I was no longer in pain.
Last night we had an awesome church service and also an altar service. We had four young people seeking at the altar, one of which was my son. It was very powerful and I am claiming many spiritual victories in the name of Jesus.
Today I have experienced more nausea. I wish I could lie down but I have too much to do at the moment. For right now, I am doing the best that I can.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Day 27/40
Today's weight was 219.2, which is almost a 30 pound loss since the fast started. It is also up 1.8 pounds since yesterday, but I question yesterday's reading.
13 days left until it's time to break the fast. I am already preparing myself for the end of the fast. I know it's a good idea to ease back into eating, so I have prayerfully sought for direction.
13 days left until it's time to break the fast. I am already preparing myself for the end of the fast. I know it's a good idea to ease back into eating, so I have prayerfully sought for direction.
Day 26/40
Today's weight was 217.4, down 3 pounds from yesterday. My scale was all over the place, so this might not be entirely accurate. I decided to take the lowest out of all the readings.
Well our hunches about my husband's work situation were correct. I won't go into detail but he was falsely accused and attacked for about half an hour and felt very strongly like his employment was in jeopardy. I am thankful for the urgings of the holy spirit and for the warring angels that the Lord sends to fight our spiritual battles.
Physically I was feeling badly again. Extremely nauseated with a lot of fatigue.
I am reminded of this chorus that we often sing:
There's more with us than be with them
We're on the winning side!
With banners unfurled
We'll tell the whole world
That Jesus is captain and guide.
There's none to fear when He is near
Whatever the conflict may be
We'll never give in
In this fight against sin
In Christ there's victory!
Well our hunches about my husband's work situation were correct. I won't go into detail but he was falsely accused and attacked for about half an hour and felt very strongly like his employment was in jeopardy. I am thankful for the urgings of the holy spirit and for the warring angels that the Lord sends to fight our spiritual battles.
Physically I was feeling badly again. Extremely nauseated with a lot of fatigue.
I am reminded of this chorus that we often sing:
There's more with us than be with them
We're on the winning side!
With banners unfurled
We'll tell the whole world
That Jesus is captain and guide.
There's none to fear when He is near
Whatever the conflict may be
We'll never give in
In this fight against sin
In Christ there's victory!
Day 25/40
Today's weight was 220.4, down .4 pounds from yesterday.
I woke up in the morning with a very strong burden for my husband. I pray for him every morning when he goes to work, and today was no exception. However, when I finished praying the burden did not go away. I would pray for him and then for someone else and the feeling did not lift. This went on for about an hour until I finally went back to sleep.
I talked to my husband later in the day and he told me he was also feeling a strong burden that day as well, and actually had the Lord to tell him to immediately stop what he was doing, and to pray. I asked several others to pray for him as well. We have a feeling that the situation is job related.
I had a visitor today, a young lady from my church who I had been working with but have not seen for awhile since she moved out of my neighborhood. The nausea returned this afternoon and I was lying down when she appeared. I explained my fasting to her, much to her alarm. Then I began to testify about all of the wonderful things that have occured since the fast had started. I also reminded her that if Jesus could do it, then why couldn't we?
I woke up in the morning with a very strong burden for my husband. I pray for him every morning when he goes to work, and today was no exception. However, when I finished praying the burden did not go away. I would pray for him and then for someone else and the feeling did not lift. This went on for about an hour until I finally went back to sleep.
I talked to my husband later in the day and he told me he was also feeling a strong burden that day as well, and actually had the Lord to tell him to immediately stop what he was doing, and to pray. I asked several others to pray for him as well. We have a feeling that the situation is job related.
I had a visitor today, a young lady from my church who I had been working with but have not seen for awhile since she moved out of my neighborhood. The nausea returned this afternoon and I was lying down when she appeared. I explained my fasting to her, much to her alarm. Then I began to testify about all of the wonderful things that have occured since the fast had started. I also reminded her that if Jesus could do it, then why couldn't we?
Day 24/40
Today's weight was 220.8, down .8 pounds from yesterday.
16 days left til I can eat again! I am so excited!
Today I finally got bored with drinking water. I have survived on nothing but water for the past 24 days. I will probably have to go out and get some bottled water and change things up a bit.
I felt great today and got a lot accomplished. Sometimes I just marvel at how much energy I have.
16 days left til I can eat again! I am so excited!
Today I finally got bored with drinking water. I have survived on nothing but water for the past 24 days. I will probably have to go out and get some bottled water and change things up a bit.
I felt great today and got a lot accomplished. Sometimes I just marvel at how much energy I have.
Day 23/40
Today's weight was 221.6, down .2 pounds from yesterday.
Today was Sunday but I did not teach Sunday school since the building where I teach was too cold. We only had a handful come out for worship service since the roads were still quite bad.
The message in today's sermon was so on track with some things about which the Lord has been dealing with me. The text was 2 Timothy 2 and was about how we are to be vessels of honor, and how we can dishonor our vessel. Our speech and our attitude are two things that Paul addresses that can make us dishonorable. I have really been praying about this. I don't want my good to be evil spoken of. Again, painful, but necessary.
The afternoon was quite stressful. The baby napped but woke up before I could get any rest and my husband slept all afternoon so he was of no help. The baby got into everything and it was just a very trying ordeal.
I was also experiencing what felt like frost bite in my left big toe. More like the pain one feels when their toes thaw out after being frozen. On the 1 to 10 pain scale, I was feeling about an 8. Talked to my husband about it and we had a bit of an argument. I was also feeling quite emotional. I was feeling so badly physically and emotionally that I didn't even want to go to church that evening.
Since my husband was of no help (I was hoping he would pray with me or talk to the pastor for me since I was unable to talk due to the pain I was in) I shut my bedroom door and prayed and cried out to the Lord. I felt a lot better, although my toe hadn't improved much.
I was very glad that I had gone to church after all. I enjoyed the entire service and it was very encouraging.
After church the pain in my toe started flaring up again. My husband tried calling the pastor but did not immediately get through. We went to prayer and I got a lot of relief afterwards. Our pastor called back and I got to talk to him for awhile, which was very encouraging. He gave me some insight about fasting since he had done water fasting in the past. He also encouraged me to keep up this blog and to document everything that the Lord is doing so that it can be a tool to encourage others who might consider a long water fast in the future.
Today was Sunday but I did not teach Sunday school since the building where I teach was too cold. We only had a handful come out for worship service since the roads were still quite bad.
The message in today's sermon was so on track with some things about which the Lord has been dealing with me. The text was 2 Timothy 2 and was about how we are to be vessels of honor, and how we can dishonor our vessel. Our speech and our attitude are two things that Paul addresses that can make us dishonorable. I have really been praying about this. I don't want my good to be evil spoken of. Again, painful, but necessary.
The afternoon was quite stressful. The baby napped but woke up before I could get any rest and my husband slept all afternoon so he was of no help. The baby got into everything and it was just a very trying ordeal.
I was also experiencing what felt like frost bite in my left big toe. More like the pain one feels when their toes thaw out after being frozen. On the 1 to 10 pain scale, I was feeling about an 8. Talked to my husband about it and we had a bit of an argument. I was also feeling quite emotional. I was feeling so badly physically and emotionally that I didn't even want to go to church that evening.
Since my husband was of no help (I was hoping he would pray with me or talk to the pastor for me since I was unable to talk due to the pain I was in) I shut my bedroom door and prayed and cried out to the Lord. I felt a lot better, although my toe hadn't improved much.
I was very glad that I had gone to church after all. I enjoyed the entire service and it was very encouraging.
After church the pain in my toe started flaring up again. My husband tried calling the pastor but did not immediately get through. We went to prayer and I got a lot of relief afterwards. Our pastor called back and I got to talk to him for awhile, which was very encouraging. He gave me some insight about fasting since he had done water fasting in the past. He also encouraged me to keep up this blog and to document everything that the Lord is doing so that it can be a tool to encourage others who might consider a long water fast in the future.
Day 22/40
Today's weight was 221.8, down 27.2 pounds total.
My husband was supposed to work today, but someone else in management heard that he did not get Friday off for our emergency power outage and they let him take the day off.
Was a very uneventful day. Did a lot of cooking for both today and tomorrow, including a huge pot of chicken soup. It is so funny how I enjoy cooking even though I can't eat.
My husband was supposed to work today, but someone else in management heard that he did not get Friday off for our emergency power outage and they let him take the day off.
Was a very uneventful day. Did a lot of cooking for both today and tomorrow, including a huge pot of chicken soup. It is so funny how I enjoy cooking even though I can't eat.
Day 21/40
Did not weigh today since I was not at home due to our power being out.
It is a bit strange being around other people who are not my immediate family and not eating. You would think it would get easier but it hasn't really.
My mother-in-law is a Christian so she understands the fast so it wasn't too bad.
We did not return until late afternoon. I sure had my work cut out for me when I got home, but it was so nice to be back and to get settled again.
So thankful for the many things that God provides that we take for granted, like electricity and heat and your own home, and family and friends who care.
It is a bit strange being around other people who are not my immediate family and not eating. You would think it would get easier but it hasn't really.
My mother-in-law is a Christian so she understands the fast so it wasn't too bad.
We did not return until late afternoon. I sure had my work cut out for me when I got home, but it was so nice to be back and to get settled again.
So thankful for the many things that God provides that we take for granted, like electricity and heat and your own home, and family and friends who care.
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