Thank you Vanda. Your words are like a candle in a dark tunnel.

I restarted the fast today and wrote in the first entry about gratefulness and appreciation. I was inspired and invigorated by your message (sorry about your mother, you had not mention before) and reminded of a story I read recently "A child among us". The story tells of a little handsome blond 8 year old boy who appeared out of nowhere. He never spoke but he had a magnificent light. Everyone of whom he came by was touched by this illumination and their lives became happy and wishes came true. He brought love and hope into the community and most of all, appreciation for all that God has given. But he never spoke. His tender kind actions to all creatures burst forth love more immense than any words could express. Then, as strangely as he came, one day he mysteriously disappeared. Like an angel.

Fasting alone is a daunting process. I am thankful that I have God and support like you. I can see metamorphosis transpiring but my impatience often gets the better of me; I wish everything could be fixed just at one snap of the fingers. And yes, sometimes I overthink and overdo when I should just be.

I will heed your words and keep a copy in my pocket everyday. Thank you my dear.

I wish you well too. I hope summer in Czechoslovakia is beautiful.