"Let us resolve to cherish those we
love by spending meaningful time
with them, doing things together,
and cultivating treasured memories."
-Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Before conference this morning James made us biscuits and gravy for breakfast. It's going to be our conference tradition. All of the boys, Adam, Alex, and Kyle watched conference with us. Kyle is a non-member but is interested in learning about other religions.
After Pres. Monson's welcoming address,
Pres. Boyd K. Packer was the next speaker.
Lynn G. Robbins:
"Trying to please others before pleasing God
is inverting the first and second great commandments."
Cheryl A. Esplin:
"The Spirit heals and renews our souls. The promised blessing
of the sacrament is that we will 'always have his Spirit
to be with us.'"
Elder Chi Hong Wong:
"In order to assist the Savior, we have to work together in
unity and in harmony. Everyone, every position, and every
calling is important."
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf:
"Your personal testimony of light and truth will not only bless you
and your posterity here in mortality, but it will also accompany
you throughout all eternity."
In between sessions James wanted to get up on the roof and replace
a stone that had fallen off the fireplace chimney. He caused
quite a stir and I even threatened to call the fire department.
He says I over reacted but I just had visions of last time when he fell. The boys were spotting the first ladder but the second one couldn't be secured. Alex and James devised a rope to tie around his middle but by the time they put that in place, the mortar was too dry to stick. Mission not accomplished.
2nd Session
Neil L. Andersen:
"Jesus Christ chose a holy man, a righteous man, to
lead the Restoration of the fulness of His gospel.
He chose Joseph Smith."
Tad R. Callister:
"When all is said and done, the home is the ideal forum
for teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ."
Elder Jorg Klebingat:
"By applying the Atonement of Jesus Christ, you can begin
increasing your spiritual confidence today if you are willing to
listen and act."
Elder Eduardo Gavarret:
"The Lord invites us using various verbs: 'Come unto me,'
'Follow me,' 'Walk with me.' In each case it is an invitation to act."
L. Tom Perry:
"It is the gospel of Jesus Christ that provides the foundation
upon which we can find lasting peace and build eternal
family units."
The Priesthood Session:
Elder Craig C. Christensen
"Learning for ourselves that the restored gospel of Jesus Christ
is true can be one of the greatest and most joyful experiences in life."
Bishop Dean M. Davies:
"As followers of the Savior, we have a personal responsibility to
care for the poor and needy."
President Henry B. Eyring
"In priesthood preparation, 'show me' counts
more than 'tell me.'"
I listened to the priesthood session on the Mormon channel while James, Adam, Alex and Kyle went to the church to listen to it. Afterwards they had banana splits and then came home and had the enchiladas I fixed them for dinner. It was a great day!
