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Mon. 21 Jan 1991

Today was a much better day than yesterday—although almost anything would have been. I did wake up with a splitting headache. Managed to take some aspirin and lie back down. I almost felt decent when I did wake up. The only thing wrong is I didn’t get a thing done today. Tomorrow, I need to get home and start dealing with things!

The Elders came over to visit last night. The Bishop gave them permission to administer the sacrament. Of course, it was the same as in church, but seemed to hold more meaning done alone. What wonderful words to hear. And to think that I almost missed that in my life. It inspired me to continue to re-read the Book of Mormon. Why are people so afraid to learn the truth? I remember when I didn’t want to know. God has a reason for everything. I’m thankful that my receiving the Book of Mormon was a part of his plan. That’s something that no one can ever take away from me.

The Bishop should be coming over here this week. I feel very strongly about joining the priesthood before I die. The Elders felt strongly about that, too. I hope that can happen shortly. I also want to have my parents baptized LDS—and pray that they choose to accept the gospel. Perhaps we can all be together again. I know they would want me to do this. The church has given me so much in so short a time. I want it to be more a part of my life while I am able to. Unless someone is a member, they wouldn’t understand the true reason for that—so I won’t try to explain. I’ve already got the strength to face death, I just need help between now and then.