General Conference

I just loved the conference talks given this past weekend! I felt so uplifted and strengthened by the words of our prophet, President Monson, his counselors and the apostles. They are all men called of God. There was on talk in particular that touched me more than any other. It was the talk given by, M. Russell Ballard. WOW!! It really spoke to me and answered alot of questions that I have had and have been struggling with the past few weeks. I was so excited when he spoke and the compassion that he expressed for the women and mothers of the church. His talk also gave me some great direction on how to better my relationship with my spouse and my children. It was so wonderful, I can't wait to read it and really break it down.
I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true! The feeling of the spirit have testified of it's truthfulness. I know we have a living prophet on the earth today who communes with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ on a regular basis to receive revelation to guide us in these latter days. I have a testimony of the Book of Mormon and it's truthfulness and of the Bible. These are books provided for us in our day to give us guidance and direction. I'm grateful for the knowledge of the plan of salvation and that I can be together with my family eternally. Oh how I love my husband and my sweet boys. They are my rock. I am grateful for all of my many blessing and I love life and all the opportunities that I have have been given and the experiences and trails that I have had thus far in my life. I love my Heavenly Father and his son, my Savior Jesus Christ. How grateful I am for his atoning sacrifice, his life and his example. I know these things to be true and say them in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Yes!

So, yesterday I accomplished something major, at least for me. I made it to church with all 4 boys and I was seated before sacrament meeting started!!!! I even had time to visit for a few minutes before the meeting started :) That hasn't happened since Ryan was called into the bishopric! Last week I got home from church and decided that I was sick of always being late to church. So I decided to make a goal for myself that I would be on time to church from now on. I told a couple of my friends that this was my goal and them knowing how prompt I usually am (ha ha) they just laughed at me. I have to say though, crazy as it may see, making it to church on time really made my day better. I felt better about myself and I felt as though I was more in tune during church. Aw, happiness!!

President Hinckley 1910-2008

On Sunday night our beloved prophet President Gordon B. Hinckley left this mortal life. He was our prophet for nearly 13 years, he did amazing work in behalf of our Heavenly Father for the saints of the church. He was a good and devoted man, who loved his wife, his family, the saints and our Savior and Heavenly Father. We will miss him but know that we will meet again. As the hymn says, "Till we meet, till we meet. Till we meet at Jesus' feet.......God be with you till we meet again." "I know as surely as anything in this world, that someday I shall die as to the life of this world. But I have an absolute certainty in my heart that I shall go on living and doing good and having the association of my beloved companion and my children." President Gordon B. Hinckley