I am prety sure that at this time many of you are aware of what is happening with Scott & Heather. If not then I urge you to please read Mike's blog for the quick version, or for those of you who want more details please see heathers sister Cherise's blog. What I want to write about is my families participation in it. chantelle & I can not take any responsibility for what we did.
On Sunday Riley, Connor & I were at church, and in Sacrement metting the talks were on the power of fasting. Durring one of the talks a person who some of you might know became weak and collapsed a couple of rolls in front of us. He was rushed off in an ambulance. It was mentuioned at the pulpit that we pray for this brother. After church Riley came home and asked if he could fast for this gentelman, and Heather. We told hi that he could and that would be a good idea. so after dinner Chantelle, Riley, and I knelt down in prayer and Riley offered the Fast for these people. Riley understood that the pourpose of a fast is a sacrifice, so he said that he would not eat until after he got home from school. Chantelle & I were not sure what the schools response would be to Riley's fasting, so we wrote a note explaining Riley's choice. His teacher who is wonderful told Riley that his stomach could not withstand a fast, and made him eat durring snack. Riley was really upset about it, and we had to explain that his intent is what heavenly Father wanted to see.
The reason I am posting this, is for 2 reasons. Reason 1) I am extreemly proud of his decision, and do something that I was not prepared to do on my own. Reason 2) I would like your imput as to if you feel that the teacher is right in this situation?
