I love General Conference! It is such a blessing and a miracle to us all.
And can you believe the news?? I was so shocked about the mission age changes--boys can go at 18 which is not a huge deal to me but girls can now leave at 19 if they choose! I never even imagined this option happening in my lifetime, and at a time when it directly affects me! I'm not making any announcements at this time, but this change could directly influence the course of the rest of my life. I love the words that Elder Nelson spoke of missionaries: "They serve for the sole purpose of making life better for other people." (Or something like that.) It's so true. They are among the most selfless of all people on earth. They put everything on hold for the God and the people they love.
I love the emphasis our Church places on the importance of families, and their critical role in our societies. Several talks from this Conference reminded us of this, and in 1995, the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a Proclamation to the World. Have you read it lately? It's good stuff. The final paragraph reads: "We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society." At times it feels that our world and our country are going downhill, or that some things are just getting out of control, beyond hope of repair. But I know that if our families are strong, we have nothing to fear.
What President Uchtdorf said about finding joy in the journey today so we don't have regrets tomorrow was beautiful. "To avoid the deepest of regrets in life, it would be wise to make some resolutions today."
I was touched by Elder Holland's remarks about our Savior. He needs us to feed His sheep, save His lambs, preach His Gospel, and defend His faith. He needs us to love Him.
Remember: "First Observe, Then Serve."
I'm a Mormon. I know it. I live it. I love it.
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