For a few years now, we have recorded general conference. Usually it is because during the Saturday session we might be busy with other things, and always think we will come back to it. Well, this year, we were out of town during general conference, and did not get to hear much except for President Monson’s announcement about missionaries shortly before we lost radio coverage in the car. So, I have been really grateful that we recorded it this year. And, to make it even better, we are actually watching those recordings! My husband had the idea that we would … Continue reading →

My husband and I were out of town all weekend, but some of our time was spent traveling in the car. We were discussing general conference and how we were sad that we were missing it, but we were recording it at home. He said to me, “It’s been a long time since there has been any sort of big announcement at General Conference“. Just then, we decided to see if we could find it on the radio to listen to and we hear President Monson speaking of the changes to missionary work. Apparently, for some time, on a case … Continue reading →

As usual, President Uchtdorf did not dissapoint with a talk that resonated with many members of the church. I know that it was a talk that I needed to hear, and probably a talk that most people could benefit from. It was titled, The Merciful Obtain Mercy. However, the title of this talk could also easily be, “Stop it!”. One thing I love about Elder Uchtdorf is that he speaks to members of the church in a candid way that is down to earth and pertinent to all of us today. His first counsel to all of us was to … Continue reading →

This past weekend was general conference, and it was a lovely weekend full of laziness and spiritual inspiration. I have a bad cold I’ve been battling for a few days, so I was thankful to be able to stay in my PJs and watch conference at home. I had some plans to do a lot of house work, but fortunately, I didn’t do any of it so that I could take it easy since I was sick. It was a blessing in disguise. I was more focused on the talks, and was able to soak up a lot of the … Continue reading →

I am not one to do a lot of genealogy myself. Although, I do understand the importance of it. My patriarchal blessing talks about it, and I write a lot about it here. But, I do not do a lot of things to research names, and progress the work. I always think that is something I will have time to do when I’m a little older. But, what if that time never comes? Elder Bednar’s talk in General Conference was about just that. He spoke of not putting off our genealogy by saying it is something we will do when … Continue reading →

“The most important thing a father can do for his daughter is love her mother.” -Elaine S. Dalton Sitting lazily in our backyard swing listening to conference on Sunday morning with our kids semi-listening, that quote above struck me, and I couldn’t help but poke my husband and say, “Are you listening?” I know we’ve all done it. We’ve all made sure that our husbands listen to what is important, but I couldn’t help but love this talk. We have one daughter, and she is our oldest. I know that she holds a special place in my husband’s heart. And, … Continue reading →

I love general conference. Sometimes, I don’t get to hear every talk, or I may doze off, and only hear half of it. Other times, I may not truly “listen” to the speakers that aren’t the apostles or prophet, but there was a talk in the Sunday afternoon session that somehow stuck with me. I am amazed that I internalized any of it when the kids were definitely done with conference, and things were winding down. But, Elder Lynn G. Robbins gave a great talk. He started off with the question, “To be or not to be”, and then spoke … Continue reading →

In my current ward, they have an incentive for the Relief Society sisters to re-read all the General Conference talks before the next General Conference-Food! It’s really a genius idea. They reward the sisters that re-read all of the Conference talks in the Ensign with a breakfast before the next General Conference starts. This is the first time I have ever seen this done in a ward, and I’m loving the idea. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the memo for the April conference, so when they reminded everyone a few weeks before the breakfast, I felt there was no time to … Continue reading →

It seems that everyday we are faced with the ability to look away from the things that are important. It is easier to sit down and watch our favorite TV show than to sit down and read our scriptures. It is easier to listen to the whisperings of the adversary than it is to listen to the whisperings of the Holy Ghost. In the talk, Never Leave Him, by Neil L. Andersen Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles given at this past general conference, he talks about never leaving the Savior’s side, although at times it may seem tempting … Continue reading →