A time when I was very discouraged

 July 8 1978 - Lorne Kyle

Today while I was reading an article in the July Ensign, I was reminded of three occasions when I felt the need of a priesthood blessing.  Following my transfer from Saskatoon to Vancouver in 1957, I felt very depressed.  We were having difficulty selling our new home which we had only occupied 10 months.

Saskatoon

I was separated from the family who remained in Saskatoon until the house was sold.  As the railway had agreed to only pay my hotel expenses for a month, I had to find lodging elsewhere at my own expense.  I was able to find accommodations with a member of the church who lived in East Vancouver.

One day I felt so discouraged that I asked Pres. Joseph Brown to give me a blessing.  I had served as a counselor under Bro. Brown while living in Vancouver.  I cannot recall the words of the blessing but I do recall that I felt spiritually lifted.  I knew then that all would turn out satisfactorily and that all I needed to do was have patience and trust in the Lord.

Our house was finally sold and the family and I moved into a house on West 30th, in Kerrisdale.  It is amazing what a priesthood blessing can do for one's morale.

2776 West 30th Vancouver BC

note from Lorna: Dad suffered from an anxiety disorder. He was plagued by what if thoughts. Something was of average stress to someone else who be much greater for him.