One more Conference Note

One other Conference related note

I loved the Press Conference Sunday in between sessions with the new YW presidency. What powerful, strong, beautiful women. I was surprised to find out through one of the reporters questions that Sister Dibbs is President Monson's daughter, who knew, She gave some great answers to questions that were asked and so this morning as I was reviewing other conference blogs I came across this article. It is a talk that she recently gave at a BYU Idaho devotional. I hope you enjoy it...I did

www.byui.edu/Presentations/Transcripts/Devotionals/2008_02_19_Dibb.htm

General Conference

This is an introduction statement to the next several entry’s on my Blog.

I am a huge fan of General Conference. (General Conference = A twice annual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.) I love to be uplifted by the church leaders and I love to chat about the talks with friends and family. The following few posts are going to be some reflections I had while listening to each of the talks. I would love to hear your opinions about the topics. It lifts me to know that I am not alone in my love of conference so please please comment on your favorite talks.

If you are not interested, just scroll down the page further or wait a few days and regular blogging will continue.

SO I have been thinking about Elder Ballard’s Talk

I enjoyed watching this talk with my Husband and children around me. I do not think I am consider a young mother anymore, therefore I have time to surf the internet (just kidding). I do believe that he taught with much love and understanding. It was so nice to feel his love and concern for the mothers of the church. I found point 3 interesting to “Find some time for yourself” and “avoid any kind of substance abuse.” Do you think that means Diet Coke???(I don’t think so)

SO I have been thinking about Elder Bednar’s Talk

I always feel like his talks are planned out with such love and understanding. I feel like he is a masterful teacher and I needed to hear his teachings on meaningful pray today.

I often need to work on moving beyond the checklist type prays.

SO I have been thinking about Sister Tanner’s Talk

What a DELIGHT her talk was. I delight in many of the same things that she does and I delight in great woman leaders like her.

So I have been thinking about Elder Lund’s Talk

How important the Heart is

“Carefully assessing the conditions of our hearts is one of the most important things we can do today.”

“It must be our own free will to open our hearts”

“Why are they not chosen – because their HEARTS are upon the things of this world.”

Today my heart is set upon the words that I have just heard, but what will it be set upon tomorrow.

So I have been thinking about Elder Hales’ Talk

I loved his comments on the Solemn Assembly and how it was not a vote that we cast this morning but a private covenant to support the prophet.

This talk also for me emphasized personal testimony. As I listened to all of this emphasize on getting your own testimony it made me wonder if our testimonies are going to be increasingly challenged and only those that are deep rooted will survive…..

SO I have been thinking about Elder Oaks’ Talk

I am so thankful for a personal testimony and that everyone else can have and cultivate their own. I love how he talked about how faithful saints do not just follow with just blind obedience.

SO I have been thinking about Elder Wirthlin’s Talk

I loved his first statement (or under-statement) “ The church is stronger because of President Hinckley”. I loved how all of the Apostles paid tribute to missing that great man. Pres. Eyring went as far as carrying a Cane in his honor (just kidding)

I loved what Elder Wirthlin said about Elder Uchtdorf . To him Uchtdorf represents “All Is Well”. And I loved his message about how we need to have compassion for all. There is no sign on the church that says only for perfect people. As I listened to this talk I thought about many people I have know through my life that are less active in the church now. Could I get up the nerve to send this talk and message to a few of them??

And again there was the theme that Elder Nelson had started about how we need to have concern for the “One”. Salvation is an independent operation.

There was also that great charge to just “put your shoulder to the wheel and push” “The Lord needs you”.

SO I have been thinking about Sister Lant’s Talk

Wow, another one of my favorites!!! Traditions and family, two great subjects. I loved her reference to the YW and YM theme this year, “Be Steadfast and Immovable”. It made me really think when she said that the traditions we are creating in our homes will make it easier or harder for our children. I sure hope I am making it easier. I am going to work harder on “building righteous traditions”.

So I have been thinking about K Johnson’s Talk

I loved the poem he read at the end. I will post it hear as soon as it is available. It was called “When God Makes a Promise” After listening to this talk I started to think that maybe tradition had been broken and each of the speakers were given a specific theme to speak on and the theme of the morning session must have been Family, Family, Family. (or maybe it was just coincidence)

SO I have been thinking about R. Rasband’s Talk

I loved this talk. It reminded me how important personal testimony is and the events in my life that have shaped my testimony. I loved his concept of “The Building Blocks of Testimony” and how these experiences, good or bad will bring us conviction.

SO I have been thinking about Elder Nelson’s Talk

After I listened to this talk I thought to myself, that’s all I need, I do not need any more from this conference, he said it all……I loved his whole emphasize on Salvation being an individual matter but Exhalation is a family matter.

I almost turned the T.V. off when he said “Parents should not control Your Children…” “WHAT, that is what I have been working on for 13 years????” But I do understand his concept of guiding instead of controlling sort of like the song …. “Lead me, guide me walk beside me, Help me find the way” I am sure as we head into these teenage years I will need this encouragement instead of the controlling.

I need to always remember that the title “Mother” is a sacred calling.

The Good Thing About April Snow

Ok....... So I've been thinking....... I better be a little more positive or "Mother" is going to send more my way.....So here it is.....The good thing about snow this time of year is that it is light enough in the afternoon that the kids can play when they get home from school. Since homework is lighter this week because they are just coming off of Spring Break, Abby and Kate went outside today and this is what they came up with. What fun!!

April 1st

This is Mother Nature's way of saying "Happy April 1st Kristi" or "April Fools Day" you choose.


I hear it will melt by the end of the week but I have my doubts....no I am not bitter.....