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 Busqúela 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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