General Conference: Fall 2010

It was, as usual, a glorious Conference weekend! So many things to lift, inspire, touch and overwhelm me. There was so much to soak in. I can't wait to read it when it comes out on Thursday. Is that not amazing???---The leaps and bounds that technology has made. The entire Conference weekend- all 11 or so hours- will be available in writing within 4 days online. It just amazes me!

For me, there was lots of talks on the role and responsibilities of parents. Something that obviously engulfs me 24/7. All which gave me a thump in my throat as I felt the Spirit whispering to my heart those things I have to work on. I also heard many that talked about Prayer! Something that I have been meaning to be better about.

My favorite talk by far however, was President Monson's Sunday morning talk on Gratitude. It was a little freaky actually. Remember how I decided to start my Fargo Favorites to express my gratitude? There was so much that I had talked about, read about and thought about this week that was completely reiterated (sometimes word for word) by the Prophet!!! It totally gave me the chills. The Lord is definitely mindful of ME!!! Thank You, Heavenly Father for talking to me so specifically this weekend! I cannot even begin to tell Thee how much I am grateful for the blessings thou pours upon me daily!

I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the Jesus Christ's Church here upon the earth! After weekends like this, I cannot deny that God speaks to a Prophet and Apostles in these days! He is mindful of us, our circumstances, our hearts, and all those things we face. What a magnificent experience it is to be blessed by a loving Father in Heaven!

This is the aerial view of beautiful Conference Center in Salt Lake City where they broadcasted Conference from. Isn't it amazing?

To listen to the entire weekend- just check out:
http://lds.org/conference/sessions/display/0,5239,23-1-1298,00.html

Hearing the Prophet Speak

What better and more uplifting way to spend Easter weekend than to listen to the Prophet and Apostles speak to us about the Savior? We had a fabulous weekend listening and watching the Semi-Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Technology today is so amazing. I can't even imagine those in the pioneer days that would sacrifice days and travel to hear the Prophet speak. Now, we go downstairs, flip on the computer and within a few clicks, we are watching it live in our our home from anywhere in the world. It's pretty amazing.

Here's our favorite parts of this Conference--

Brett:  

Shay: I think my favorite talk was, by far, President Thomas S. Monson's talk about "If a man dies- Shall he live again?" He shared about trials of life and about Job and his question of this. He tesitified that the answer to this is found with the Savior on that Easter morn. He tesitifed of  the Savior's Atonement, sacrifice, death and resurrection. He is Risen!!! I add my testimony to that of this latter-day Prophet. I know that the Savior knows me--my trials, my family, my heart. He suffered for me and He has risen! May we all remember the Savior during this season of new life and always!!!

Liberty:  President Deiter F. Uchtdorf 's talk "Ye are My Hands" I liked the part where they carved in the statue "We are His Hands".

Justice:  Breakfast at the Ironroads 

Victoria:  "That they singed"

Glory: Justice thinks she liked the breakfast too. Victoria agrees because Glory always has a messy face when she eats. LOL! :)

Also, one of my favorite things about this weekend was that I got to go to the Chapel for the Easter Sunday morning session with some of my dear friends. It was a marvelous session and so great to be able to sit and actually listen and soak it all in. As a mother of 4, that is a rarity. :) {and for those that heard Sister Beck's talk-- I am NOT whining just stating facts!!LOL} Thanks ladies for sharing that opportunity with me. Luv ya all! (Aren't we just such good-lookin' ladies?)