Conference is by way one of my favorite weekends of the year. Maybe just because it always accompanies my birthday festivities but I'm pretty sure it goes deeper than that. I think that inside we, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints long for this weekend semi-annually because it is like spiritual feasting.
The weekend never lasts as long as you would like it to and it's always a bummer to go back to "real life" It's seriously like a vacation haha! I would say the first time in my life that I was completely engaged and got the most out of conference was on my mission. What an amazing experience. And I was so grateful that I was able to do the same this year. No distractions, no homework, no napping, no other obligation. Just lots of focus. I know it won't always be that way so I'll try and enjoy it now.
I basically spent the entire weekend with Jordan. On Saturday morning before the first session we had breakfast. Waffles for him, cheerios for me. Then in between sessions, we made lunch, and did a little bit of homework. Then after the afternoon session we went to dinner and then made it back in time to watch priesthood and then after that, more homework! Then bright and early the next morning we made a huge breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns. It was so good! In between sessions we watched a movie and took a short nap. And then after we went to Kenzie's for dinner and played a couple games. It was quite the weekend! And some good quality friend bonding time haha!
What a blessing it is to have a true and living prophet on the earth today who speaks for the Lord and leads and guides us. President Monson is the man!
After taking living prophets this summer, I felt so much more prepared for conference. I knew each apostle individually! I knew what they did for a living, how many kids they had, how they felt about their wives, what they did for summer jobs as teenagers, and recognized stories they shared. But most importantly, I had an even deeper testimony of their divine role as special witnesses of our Savior, Jesus Christ. These men dedicate their lives to being true disciples in every sense of the word and I am so grateful for their examples and for their wisdom and guidance.
So until April, I'm taking a challenge. One conference talk a week. Easy enough, right? I know that as we study these talks over that our testimonies will be strengthened and that we will find the answers we're seeking and be more prepared for the future ahead of us. Who's in it with me?
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