This weekend was the 178th Annual General Conference of the Church. It was a special conference because we were able to sustain Thomas S. Monson as the new Prophet. In addition we sustained a new First Presidency as well as a new member of the Quorum of the Twelve apostles. I love conference weekends, because you're able to spend two whole days listening to inspired men and women speak uplifting words that teach us and remind us how to grow closer to our Heavenly Father. I had an institute teacher who used to tell us that if we would pray before conference, we would find that at least
one (if not more) of the talks would be something that seemed to be spoken just for us. In my case this year, the talk that was "just for me" was M. Russell Ballard's talk on mothers. Since Madison was born I have felt intense joy for my role as a mother, but have also struggled with feelings of being unappreciated, unaccomplished and under paid! I was grateful for the uplifting and inspiring words that he spoke, which touched my heart and gave me reassurance that what I am doing is worth while and important. I'm so grateful for a loving Father in Heaven who inspired Elder Ballard to speak on this topic, and take time out of a conference which is broadcast to the entire world to give a talk just for me! (and ok,maybe a few other moms too!) I really needed to hear those words! I am grateful to be a mother and for those brief moments of joy and satisfaction, how ever rarely they come, which give me the strength and desire to continue to do this great work!
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I love watching conference too! I really enjoyed the sustaining of the new presidency and quorums. I remember being at my Uncles house when we sustained President Hinckley and watching my father stand to sustain him. I love having such amazing priesthood holders to look up to.
I, unfortunately, had to work yesterday. BUT, thanks to DVR, we were able to record it. Brad mentioned this talk when I called home to see how it went. He said I'd like it. I am planning on watching them today.
I loved that talk too!!! I think all of us "young mothers" really appreciated hearing that. I know I need to remember to take some time to do something I like so I don't become a "dried up well". (It sounds much better in the talk!)I also really loved Elder Hollands talk. He is one of my favorite speakers!
Now do you see why I call you "sweet little Sav"?! All 3 of those words are you, don't even try to argue the Sav. :) It's late and I've stopped making sense. Thanks and g'night.
In the first session, the brother that said the opening prayer prayed for mothers- which I totally felt! I am glad that I got to go to school and wait a little while before becoming a mom, because it made me love it so much more. We are in the same boat Savana- I am loving becoming such good blogging friends!
i feel the same way about that talk. it was great to have the reminder to take time for ourselves so we don't go bananas. all the more reason for us all to get together more often!
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