I haven't been to Women's Conference at BYU for ages. The last time I remember going was with my friends from Hooper and I didn't sign up for the Conference...I just went to be with my friends. The reason for that is the time before that I felt trapped by all the women...everyone was so close to me and in my space and I couldn't get out from the crowd quick enough. That happened in the Marriot Center where everyone met. I should have left early or waited for the crowd to lessen. Anyway I had no plans of ever going again plus it is always on Justin's birthday (which doesn't really matter since he got married), but when Jodi invited me to go I couldn't say no. Jodi was going with some ladies from her ward and one couldn't go and so Jodi asked me. It was wonderful!
Even the driving there and back was great and went quick. Visiting is always fun. The only thing I regret is some of the things I said on the drive home. I should have just said that sometimes I am not really "real" around some people. But...NO... I went on and on about someone who is just funny and fake. I've repented of doing this before and had to repent again. I really don't usually talk about others and especially not to make them look bad but there I was doing it....and right after a few days of being uplifted. I know better and I feel bad. It just proves that we are all vulnerable at times in our lives....and that Heavenly Father will and does forgive us over and over for our mistakes even when they are the same one's over and over. I did end by saying this person had some great kids and so she did a good job as a mom. (like that could begin to make up for the other stuff said) I just like "REAL"....in fact....I love "REAL".
The theme this year was:
"...my soul delighteth in the covenants of the Lord..." (2 Nephi 11:5) Before I realized that I mentioned to Jodi that "covenants" was brought up a lot. She laughed and told me that was because it was part of the theme. haha ☺ I had just taught my primary class about covenants and thought that was pretty cool too. Some of the things the spirit told me were:
Get back to the Temple. I have been going weekly until I got a yucky cough and didn't want to have a coughing attack in the temple. This week I am going back. I think I really only missed a week but maybe two. (I got wondering if satan had anything to do with me getting sick because seriously I usually don't get sick)
Family History....I need to start playing on the computer and finding my ancestors! Jared was asking me about Trichelle's new baby that will be here in August. Jared is concerned who he will be sealed to. Ivy and Zaden were born under the sealing of Trichelle and Daniel but that sealing has now been cancelled and so he was wondering about the new baby. I got thinking about our ancestors and how there are some that get lost in crazy situations just like this. I'm not too concerned about our new baby...things will work out for Trichelle, TJ and Baby and their kids.
Look at my Patriarchal Blessing through New Eyes. My blessing has always scared me and wasn't really a comfort to me up to this point of my life. However just thinking about looking at it with New Eyes has changed my perspective on it. If it wouldn't have scared me I probably wouldn't be where I am at this point in my life. (I like where I am) Scaring me to choose the right and stay far from places I shouldn't be ended up be a really good thing. I'm excited to read it with New Eyes and to focus on all the blessings instead of the warnings.
Look for more ways to Serve. Service is essential in becoming closer to our Savior. Christ's life was the best example of service. I'm going to watch for more opportunities to serve.
Remember. Over and over I heard the word remember. I think it's because I often forget. I am going to work on remembering who I am and what my purpose is.
I enjoyed all the ladies from Jodi's ward. There were a few groups of them. I was happy to bump into a few ladies that I know. Kara saw me in a class and came and sat by me. Kara is in my ward and it totally made my day to have her see me and sit by me. Cindy Hill also saw me and called out my name. She was sitting behind us in the Marriot Center (what are the chances of that?) It was great giving her a hug. She told me that her first time to attend Women's Conference was with me when I lived in Roy. Cindy now travels from Colorado to attend. We met a few very kind women who "jumped" our car since the battery died. They were so nice that they offered to let us use their "spare" car if we needed. That right there proves there are very good people in this world....we were just lucky and met a few of them.
I'm going to list a few thoughts that I wrote down that stood out to me while I reviewed my notes.
*We ain't what we should be and we ain't what we gonna be, but thank God, we ain't what we was.
*Our covenants are a Gift from God....Christmas everyday.
*Angels are very Alive and not thrilled about being called Dead!
*The Highest Compliment is to be called a Covenant Keeper.
*We are Enough...Just the way we Are!
*Remember, God is the Center of the Universe...Not Us!
*Women are placed here on Earth to Guard the Home.
*We need to be in the Temple. As we touch the Temple, the Temple will touch us.
*We need to find a way to serve. When we serve we feel better. Service make us Happy.
*The temple garment is like taking part of the Temple home with us.
*Obedience is a Joy not a burden.
*Be Generous in how we Keep our Covenants.
*Use Your Oil to Bring Light to Others.
*Let's Procrastinate Later.
*Don't leave your "Strong Hold" even for a minute.
*The Road to the Sacrament Table is the Path to Safety!
*Adversity in a way is a Gift.
*At some point Hope has to Grow Up and that is when Faith is Born.
*You can have a wonderful life but you have to decide which trade offs to make.
*What's right for one might not be right for another, we can all be kinder to others circumstances.
*We Need to Be God's Disciples. We didn't have to do anything to be His child but Discipleship is a Choice.
*Ask God...Not Google!
