General Conference

As my church gathered for our semi-annual General Conference both Saturday and Sunday I had the privilege of watching the proceedings in my home. Sitting on the couch in my family room I can laugh and cry without anyone noticing. I can pause my tivo and take better notes (Jen and Kim, professional note takers, I heard that!). I laughed out loud at Elder Wirthlin's story about his daughter and her "date." I wept as I heard Elder Holland's talk and I pondered my own battles and my own Angel.

I love to hear these messages of hope from our church leaders. In the end I think that's what all the talks came down to - hope that we can do better, hope that we can overcome our trials, hope through adversity, hope in prayer, hope in unity, hope for inner strength and self discipline, hope in our testimonies, a hope in Christ.

Speaking of watching Conference at home, I found this quote interesting:

Gordon B. Hinkley
"With the growth of the Church, we likely could never build a hall large enough to accommodate all who would wish to assemble in one place. Nor would accelerating travel costs make possible their coming. The gifts of science have provided a more convenient way. We are confident that as the work of the Lord expands, he will inspire men to develop the means whereby the membership of the Church, wherever they may be, can be counseled in an intimate and personal way by his chosen prophet. Communication is the sinew that binds the Church as one great family. Between those facilities which are now available and those which are on the horizon, we shall be able to converse one with another according to the needs and circumstances of the time."
October 1981 General Conference

How cool is that?! Also kinda fun is this great idea I got from Jill's blog: creativity, musings & such. Every Conference she puts together a basket for the sisters she Visit Teaches. I was inspired and put a little care package together for my sisters as well - -


I included a notebook and pen in their packages, but as I sat down for the opening session I realized I didn't have a notebook of my own. I wished I was better and had a type of spiritual diary that I hear so many talk about.

But I don't.

So I grabbed a large pink spiral notebook that I bought to use for our adoption (oops, is that an official announcement?!) and took notes in there. Now I'm excited, because I'll get to see my notes every time I use it. I even started my To Do list in it. I'll use this notebook until next conference. See the wisdom??

Anyway, thanks for reading. I know my interests aren't always your interests, but I like having you stop by.

Luvs!