- February 9, 1996 – Friday – Quito Ecuador… “Today Elder Herrera and I walked all over. At times I wonder if we’re following the Spirit because we walk all over but nothing. There is always a reason for everything. We taught some good 1st Charlas, and we gave Pepe Salas the 2nd. We have his date for the 18th. We know that he’ll be ready. We put Miguelon Pena for the 25th. We didn’t make it to the cita with Angel Montero. I felt really bad. There was no way. At these times I wonder if it was our fault for not following the Spirit or if the Lord wanted it this way. I feel that this is the Lord’s work, and he impedes us at times to complete what we’ve planned. I know that we sure aren’t going to impede or hinder the Lord’s work. A worthy missionary never will. He’ll just be used when the Lord wants. And when he wants, the missionary should have the Spirit strong enough to follow His promptings. If not, the missionary won’t be an effective instrument.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal