March 18 - Day 17

Today was shooting a hockey tournament and running around taking pictures.  With the smell of beef and lunch wafting through the room where I had my viewing stations.  Oh man.  Today was one heck of a test.  In a cold arena with only artificial light it can be very disorienting.  

I called my wife in desperation today, discussing my thoughts and cravings and hunger.  I really felt like I couldn't handle it, and I was on the verge of breaking the fast.  Several things came in to place that helped me.  I talked to my wife (she's an amazing listener).  I left the room and I went outside in to the glorious and beautiful day that today was.  Sunny, warm, blue sky.  It was breathtaking and wonderful and it seriously made me feel better.  I basked in that beautiful sunlight for 5 minutes two times and my day was complete.  

It was hunger, plain and simple, and when the sun set I was able to bite down in to those juicy beef on a bun sandwiches with such joy.  They were sooooooo good and it was such a reward to eat after fasting the full day.  That's all I have for today.  I am grateful for not braking the fast and fulfilling what I had to do.  That's that.

Here's my picture:

Sun, sun, beautiful sun.  Love it.