This morning I was able to attend the first session of General Conference alone as in,by myself, no child, actually paying full attention to the speaker. It was GREAT! (Thanks Sweetie!)
Conference for me is a bitter-sweet experience. Sweet because of the great spiritual feast we are given to partake of and the motivation it gives me to move forward with a little bounce in my step. Bitter because of the homesickness I feel in watching it without my family huddled around on the couch, or listening from the grounds of temple square.
No matter where I am for conference, the first session is and always has been my favorite. I'm not sure if it's all the hype of conference weekend finally being here again, or that initial glimpse of the congregation gathered together to hear the words of our Prophet and leaders.
This year I know it was because I would be sustaining a newly called prophet. One in which I feel I know on a deeper level having run into him in Nordstrom's shoe department, shaking his hand while attending a family members funeral, and knowing without a doubt that as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that HE IS A PROPHET called to lead our church at this time. I was able to raise my hand in approval and sustain Pres. Monson TWICE. Once as a women in Relief Society and again as a member of this great and true church. I loved how they had each quorum and auxiliary stand separately first and then had all members stand together. It brought tears to my eyes when the Aaronic Priesthood was called to stand and a newly baptized member stood with joy and honor to sustain our Prophet. I sometimes feel that I take being born and raise with the gospel for granted. It's such a great blessing and it's days like today that remind me just how lucky I truly am.
*I also must mention that I returned home to a dutiful husband repairing my car (it starts!) and friends who came to help (Adam) and play (Kayla & the girls). THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You really are great friends, not to mention a great bishop, home teacher, mouse hunter, taxi cab, costco member (hee, hee), and more. Basically, you guys are GRRRREAT!
Conference for me is a bitter-sweet experience. Sweet because of the great spiritual feast we are given to partake of and the motivation it gives me to move forward with a little bounce in my step. Bitter because of the homesickness I feel in watching it without my family huddled around on the couch, or listening from the grounds of temple square.
No matter where I am for conference, the first session is and always has been my favorite. I'm not sure if it's all the hype of conference weekend finally being here again, or that initial glimpse of the congregation gathered together to hear the words of our Prophet and leaders.
This year I know it was because I would be sustaining a newly called prophet. One in which I feel I know on a deeper level having run into him in Nordstrom's shoe department, shaking his hand while attending a family members funeral, and knowing without a doubt that as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that HE IS A PROPHET called to lead our church at this time. I was able to raise my hand in approval and sustain Pres. Monson TWICE. Once as a women in Relief Society and again as a member of this great and true church. I loved how they had each quorum and auxiliary stand separately first and then had all members stand together. It brought tears to my eyes when the Aaronic Priesthood was called to stand and a newly baptized member stood with joy and honor to sustain our Prophet. I sometimes feel that I take being born and raise with the gospel for granted. It's such a great blessing and it's days like today that remind me just how lucky I truly am.
*I also must mention that I returned home to a dutiful husband repairing my car (it starts!) and friends who came to help (Adam) and play (Kayla & the girls). THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You really are great friends, not to mention a great bishop, home teacher, mouse hunter, taxi cab, costco member (hee, hee), and more. Basically, you guys are GRRRREAT!
2 comments:
Oh, how sweet. You forgot to mention our child proofing abilities. Sorry again about your vase.
Oh no...I'm jealous WAY OVER HERE as usual. :)
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