General Conference

Growing up I hated General conference. I thought of it as a time that we didn't have to go to church and we could do what we wanted. I would listen but only long enough to do my Conference Bingo for seminary.

When I moved away to college and went to Provo I found that Conference was enojoyed by a few young people. It was the first time I sat down and watched it. I started to enjoy church and enjoy listening to what the Prophet and the apostles had to share with us. It was a signal of growing up I guess.

As the time went on I decided to serve a mission and Conference became a personal favorite. We would sit in the chapel and we would take notes. We would pray and prepare before hand and we would listen. I would take so much home from those meetings. They would make me feel rejuvenated and excited to share what I had learned.

Since entering back into the "real world" ( almost six years ago) and we don't have the rigourous study schedule that we had I have found the joy of conference still there. I look forward to what they have to say and enjoy listening to the apostles.

I just got done listening to Elder Wirthlin. He left tears in my eyes. I am overwhelmed by the love that the apostles have for each other. Elder Nelson got up to help him so he would be steady. But the gesture was perfect. Elder Wirthlin was speaking on Love. He encouraged us to find the true love of Christ. He spoke of how we feel when we Have true love in our homes.

I love listening to these wonderful men. They are amazing and carry such a spirit with them.

What a perfect day we have had. Listening to Conference and enjoying each other.