General Conference

Yesterday was the start of general conference. 

Where I get to hear from these wonderful men.

And these..

And many many more, amazingly inspiring people.

My favorite weekends of the year! I absolutely love that we are fortunate enough to hear the prophets speak, and other influential members in our wonderful church. I feel this conference has done more for me then any other. I have felt as of late that I have become like those whom in Lehi's vision of the tree of life, partook of the fruit, and then felt ashamed. Have any of you ever felt that you have come to this place? I live in a world and spend most of my time in a world where being LDS is something that at one time was part of my friends life, but as soon as they were able to make the decision for themselves they chose otherwise. Now, I do not judge those who do choose this decision. I love them just the same and see them for the wonderful people that they are. I enjoy them and the time I spend with them. They do bring happiness to my life, but unfortunately I have allowed them as of late to bring more happiness to my life then I have allowed my Heavenly Father to do. I am not embarrassed to admit this, I hope that in doing so someone who is feeling the same way as I can identify this and if they so choose, take action to change. As I am going to do. At one time I was a strength to those around me. I had the utmost faith. I felt the power of the spirit around me most of my days, it was a glorious feeling. I am determine to have that feeling back. I hope that I can strive to be bright and overflowing with the spirit of the Lord in my countenance and all my soul, how amazing will it feel to not only have that wonderful blessing but also now being married the blessing of being able to attend the temple as much as I can with my amazing husband. I am blessed, and the Lord is good.


I am a Mormon. I wasn't before, but I am.
In July of 2007 I met these two..

Then, this happened!

Then I got to go here...

(General Conference, October 2007)

with these two lovies...

and take this unplanned timeless photo...

I know this sounds silly, but this is one of those photo's that when I am old and grey and wrinkled all over I will look at, and remember that first conference two months after I was baptized. I can still remember the feeling I had during these moments, and I greatly doubt that those memories will fade with time. I can't wait to continually learn for our wonderful leaders and to grow stronger in faith and knowledge. I love this weekend and have been undoubtably touched by the spirit of the Lord. I am overwhelmed with gratitude, and pray I can express that.

I love you all.

May the Lord bless your lives and bring joy and happiness to you :)