Priesthood Blessings

Today I experienced one of the great spiritual blessings that come through service to the Lord.  As we were loading the auditorium for music and the spoken word, Kathy Hilton came on the radio and asked if I had the plastic bag that I usually carry.  When I responded that I did she directed me to our Danish guests.  I went to the row where the guests were located and was told that their daughter, who I guess was about 16, was not feeling well.  I was told that she started feeling sick on their way to the broadcast.  I gave her the plastic bag.  As I was walking away Susan told me that this brother wanted to give his daughter a blessing.  I led them from the plaza to the media room where we could give that blessing.  As we walked into the room the speakers were on and we could hear the choir practicing.  The brother, speaking with a strong Danish accent, said that he had never given a priesthood blessing with musical accompaniment.  He asked if it was ok to give the blessing in Danish.  As he began the blessing the room fell silent, a tender mercy.  I listened to the Danish words and felt the love of the priesthood expressed through the love of a faithful father.  I understood  enough to know that he blessed her to be well during the choir broadcast. I returned them to their seats and then took a seat behind them letting them know I was available if needed.  Several times during the broadcast this loving father checked on her.  She nodded that she was ok.   During God be with you I noticed the mother wiping away tears. 

 Mike Parker