So this past weekend has been General Conference. I remember when I was littler I always thought conference was long and boring. Now I am finding more joy in hearing the words of the Prophet and general authorities. What great men they are. Truly they are the men and of course women we need to look up to. Conference this past weekend was just what I needed. It was a spiritual boost and a reminder to me to keep my head up, work on what I need to and always know the savior loves me. There were so many good talks and so many good quotes and phrases that I will quote and remember. I am so indeed greatful for the leaders of the church and for the way that our heavenly father has put everything in order. Just to sit there and listen to the speakers and know that so many other people are sitting there with you, how humbling that is. The church is growing and yet I feel like the talks are geared toward the individual. The spirit truly does manifest to you what you need to get out of each talk, granted you have to have the spirit with you, but it can be one amazing experience. Even watching music and the spoken word before conference just brought in the spirit and peace and love. Being able to sit in the living room and watch it with my mom and brother was awesome. We had fun yet we were able to feel the spirit. One of the major things I guess relearned was that we need to forgo good things in order to experience better things. I have had a lot of issues where I feel like I missed out on alot of experiences because life didnt go the way I planned. But I know that the experiences I would have had would not have helped me get to the place I am right now in my life. I wouldnt have come to the decisions that I have made if I did do what I had planned. God knows all and I need to trust in him COMPLETELY and not just halfheartedly. I have to be thankful that Heavenly Father lets me struggle because in the end my faith grows and it helps shape me into what I am suppose to be. What a wonderful blessing life is and I need to enjoy the journey, road bumps and all! one of my favorite quotes, it actually came from music and the spoken word, "Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake." Victor Hugo
