It's a blessing...

Had my gall bladder out Wed. I was nervous and a bit scared. My scoliosis changes how my organs are situated so I was a little worried there would be problems. Garn gave me a wonderful blessing the night before. In it he said I was faithful and dedicated to the gospel and to use that faith as I go into the surgery and it will help me with whatever I needed. He blessed me to be calm and that the Dr. would be guided in the surgery. There were many other things that he said which pretty much left me in awe. I'm so grateful for the Priesthood that Garn holds and honors and can use at any time. It's the best medicine a person can have. Since pain meds make me really sick and Ibuprofen hurts my stomach I'm pretty much left with Tylenol. It doesn't have bad side effects but it doesn't really help with the pain either. But a Priesthood blessing administered by a worthy man works wonders and has no bad side effects. After surgery, I had a hard time coming out of the anesthesia and was in a lot of pain. I couldn't concentrate on anything and I needed to go home. I asked Garn for a blessing to help me be strong enough to fight the nausea and pain and get dressed to leave. Within minutes I was dressed and ready to leave! A blessing doesn't have to wait for a Dr.'s approval or take time to work. It is immediate and effective. Growing up I didn't know what the Priesthood was or blessings. Now, after years of experiencing the blessings of the gospel in my and my family's lives, I don't see how I lived without it. It truly is a blessing.