Conference session, 183rd semi annual...

I missed the first 30 minutes of this mornings conference. What I gathered from the rest of the session, was that we are being reminded of our obligations we made when we were baptized and confirmed. I was grateful that modern technology allowed me to watch on my iPad. Our leaders are so inspired to speak the words of God. I enjoyed seeing the diversity of our leadership. It was a pleasure to realize how far stretched the gospel is. I felt humbled as well through the admonitions of President Uctdorf. Sorry if I spelled his name wrong. He was an encouragement to me. I have a difficult time getting off my can and going to church. I say this with tears in my eyes. I don't like missing church. I know part of the time, it cant be helped, but I also know that I need to motivate myself more to do what Heavenly Father wants me to do. I have been praying and reading the scriptures this week. It has helped me to be able to get my heart in order so I can do the little things and grow in the gospel. I can't believe how much just a small touch of spiritualism has helped. My heart is so full. I am beginning to lose my fear for the future.

I have really been blessed this week. My communication lines with Aric (my oldest grandson) has grown leaps and bounds. He first is going by his name as Aric, and also he wishes to be able to communicate with Melanie again. Not right away, but he wants to open the door. I can't express how much this fills my heart with love and appreciation for my life and MY family. I know without a doubt that once again, God has his hand in opening the communication in our family. Aric is excited to get back in touch with us and wants to see everybody again. I just can't wait.

 

I have been humbled in so many ways. I feel loved so much. My friends and family show love to me. I have been blessed so much. I love my God and I love how life can be good even in these trying times. I also am blessed to live here on the coast and to enjoy everyday the beauty of its beaches and the ocean. It's also awesome to know that I can see the mountains and valleys so closely. Heavenly Father made all this for us. He gave us his son so we can be with him again. He gave us contention so we can learn to compromise and help each other. He gave us love so we can learn charity and give to those in need. He gave us understanding so we can help and pray for those who need encouragement. He gave us family and friends so we can teach and learn from each other. He gave us patience so we can realize the blessings of prayer and perseverance. He gave us faith so we can have something to lean on when all else seems to fall apart.

I'm so grateful for all I have. I am so full of love and the spirit right now. I pray that my words hit someone in a good way. I only hope and pray that we as a people can come together as one in purpose and in prayer. I KNOW the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true. I KNOW that God lives and loves us. I KNOW the Book of Mormon is true along with the Holy Bible and the other scriptures are true as far as they are translated correctly. I KNOW that the leaders of the church as inspired by Heavenly Father. I KNOW that Thomas S. Monson is the Prophet, Seer and Revelater for our time. I KNOW that Jesus Christ will come down in his time and clean up the trials and problems we are facing... God is always with us...Keep the faith and go on...