Sunday General Conference

What a great way to end my conference weekend!!  I loved every moment of it.  Even with the kids running around being crazy since we were stuck inside all day together.  I want them to remember Conference Sunday's and the closeness we feel as a family in our home.  I have just felt so blessed this time around.  I feel as though most of the talks were directed towards me.  And in feeling that I have taken in a lot that I feel I need to address.  I think we all need Conference time to re-evaluate where we are headed and where we want to go.

The best part for me was hearing President Monson bare his testimony on how the Lord loves us.  I felt it with all my heart that this was true.  That the Lord is watching over me and wants what is best for me.  I have no doubt in my mind that he knows my feelings and my weakness and my concerns.  He is aware of what I am going through and He wants to help me.  What a blessing that is that we have such support and concern for our welfare.  How comforting to me to know that I have someone so wonderful and powerful watching after me.  I feel strength and peace and for the first time in a long time I feel such devotion to myself and family that I want to get out there and make a difference. 

I also feel such a strong conviction and connection to my ancestors that have set such a strong example for me to follow.  I know they are aware of me and watching me.  I have big steps to follow and I feel it urgent that I follow the path that they have set for me and my family.  I don't want to let them down and I don't want to let my own family down who will feel the consequences of everything that I do.  I love my Savior with all my heart.  What he has done for me and all the wonderful knowledge and opportunities that I have because of the Atonement.  I know that if I keep striving to live the commandments and love everyone as my Savior and Father in Heaven love me then I can live eternally with my family.  Which is the most wonderful gift of all. 

I also have a deep love for the Book of Mormon.  The wonderful lessons and knowledge I get from each verse.  I love to read from it everyday and I feel stronger and more empowered to face the world when I do so.  I am so grateful for the Gospel and the wonderful example of my parents in rearing me within it.  Thank you so much for keeping true to your covenants so that I can have all these wonderful blessings.  I know that this Gospel is true.  In the name of Jesus Christ our Savior and Redeemer, Amen.