Here are some of my highlights from conference, both from the actual conference and the "audience" in our home:
Morgan got excited when Jeffrey R. Holland spoke Saturday morning. But, for the rest of the session, she kept making the comment, "He's not cool at all," referring to the latter speakers. Afterward, I asked her why the other speakers weren't cool. Her reply: "Because they don't have cool hair like Jeffrey R. Holland."
"Studying the scriptures trains us to hear the Lord's voice." --David McConkie
My favorite talk from conference was President Uchtdorf Saturday morning. If you missed, take the time to read it, or listen to it here. Here are a few of the MANY things that I liked:
"A prophet of God has said, 'Men are that they might have joy.' A joy that includes a fullness of life. A life dedicated to service, to love and harmony in the home, the fruits of honest toil, an acceptance of the gospel of Jesus Christ, of its requirements and commandments. 'Only in these,' Elder Evans said, 'Will you find true happiness.'" --D. Todd Christofferson, quoting Man's Search for Happiness and Richard L. Evans.
"...it is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course and focus on the essentials when we are experiencing adverse conditions. Dallin H Oaks said in a recent conference, 'We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ and strengthen our families.'
...the humble man of Galilee stands with outstretched hands, waiting...my dear brothers and sisters, we would do well to slow down a little. Proceed at the optimum speed for our circumstances, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that matter most.
...diligently doing the things that matter most will lead us to the Savior of the world.
...in family relationships, Love is really spelled, T-I-M-E." --President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Towards the end of the session, both girls were getting a little antsy, so we told them that we would have lunch right after the song and prayer. As we were preparing lunch, Morgan said, "Mom, I think President Monson and President Uchtdorf and President Eyring are going to have lunch at President Eyring's house because they are friends." Then, as the afternoon session began, she said, "I think they had a good lunch and President Eyring's house."
Sadie gave us a play-by-play of each session by shouting out, "Prayer Time!" or "Singing Time!" or "Prophet Time!" Cute kid!
My most precious memory: Morgan was quietly coloring during one of the speakers. She paused, looked over to the screen, then to me and said, "Mom, he's talking about the Lord!" To which I replied, "Yes, he is."
"Do we remember to give thanks for the blessing we receive? Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God's love." --President Thomas S. Monson
"When you walk with gratitude you do not walk with arrogance, and conceit, and egotism, you walk with a spirit of thanksgiving that is becoming to you and will bless your life." President Hinckley, quoted by Thomas S. Monson
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