May 8, 1995
Today has been a really good day. I learned a lot about myself and my relationship with my companion. I wrote a letter home today, in which I described an experience I've had in using the priesthood. Basically, last Saturday, the 6th, I went to Bajio to bless a sick lady. It was scary, but I believe I was able to give it by the Spirit. Then yesterday, while I was on a split here, I was asked to give a blessing to a lady. I had left the oil here, in the room, but by a small miracle, I was able to get it without a key. When I blessed her, it felt even better. I know I gave it by the Spirit. She was blessed to be patient, and in the due time of the Lord it would be healed--but I did not feel impressed to say completely, as I did in the past. I think it would be very difficult to bless someone to die-a lot harder than it was tto mail a letter to Crista. I know that this is the wrok of the Lord. I made a covenant with Him before my first blessing, that, if He would give me the words to say by His Spirit, I would always acknowledge that it came from him and never take any glory to myself. My patriarchal blessing says that I will be a force and a blessing and a power in healing others. I have also, today, recognized the miracle of a change of heart. My relationship with Elder Bravo has improved immensely today. Before about 3:00 today, I felt like I couldn't trust him, and that he wasn't my friend. Now I do. The meetings today were really nice. Chad got his agriculture Scholarship. They gave us "Nuestro Busq�ela para Felicidad" (Our Search for Happiness) by M. Russell Ballard. This is the most important place I could be. I should be here. I Love the Lord. Love is so important. I will do my best to be the best missionary I can be.
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