So – we’ve come to the end of another General Conference and there were SO many great talks. I found myself being reminded over and over again how grateful I am for the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Elder Holland’s talk on Christ’s crucifixion and the idea of being alone and how we are never alone was so moving. Beyond that, I was inspired by all the talks about the temple and the importance of attending the temple more often. This is my new goal – to get to the temple more often. Also, I have to say that the music was beautiful (as always) but I so enjoyed the choir’s arrangement of This is My Beloved Son. This has been a favorite of mine for awhile – but it brought me to tears today. So – what was your favorite talk? Read More →
Well, we’ve made it through another conference weekend, and all children are alive! I made conference bags with stuff to do for each of the kids – the stuff lasted about one and half hours and then Andy started crying because we wouldn’t let him get up and leave. Fun times at our house! Seriously, though, I really enjoyed this conference. There were some great talks and I came away feeling so grateful for the apostles and the prophet – for their varied personalities, for their humor, and kindness, and willingness to address serious topics in such careful ways. I’m grateful, like Pres. Eyring, for belonging to the true and living church. Tom and I have been working on the upstairs hall bathroom. We tiled the floor, and then replaced the counter top with one of those integrated sink jobbies – oh...