General Conference Thoughts

What another amazing general conference. I think the thing that touched me the most is that I am not realizing how much I love President Monson. It has taken me until now to fully respect and love and accept him as my prophet. For so long I have still been "mourning" President Hinckley.

I feel incredibly blessed this evening. I love the prophet and adore him with all my heart. He really is such an incredible man! I love his whit and I love seeing him loosen up as years pass.
I loved President Eyring's talk. I loved hearing him talk about what the Savior means to him and how he stood as a witness to God and the Savior in a hard time. For so long I have been embarrassed by the fact I was Mormon. I would shy away from any kind of discussion or conversation that would bring it up. I don't know if its age or what, but I can proudly stand and say that I am a Mormon, and I know that the teachings are TRUE and that I live by them. I would die for my beliefs. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ!I want everyone to have the happiness that's in my heart and in my life. We share a wonderful message that can uplift and give people hope and light in this growing dark time. I fear for my children being raised in these challenging times. But I also know that if we pray, read scriptures and have family time on a weekly basis that my family will be saved in these dark ages.
I love hearing my kids say their prayers. I love teaching them that they can pray any time they want. I love teaching them about Jesus and charity and loving their neighbors (even thought they think that by "neighbors" it means their literal neighbors). My kids aren't perfect, but I want them to have hope and charity and love in their hearts and to know their Savior Jesus Christ. Through Him it is the only way we can be saved from Satans evil ploys and the darkness and loneliness that follow.
I love my family.
‎"Behaviors which once were considered inappropriate and immoral are now not only tolerated but also viewed by ever so many as acceptable. The laws of God remain constant. They have not changed; they will not change. The 10 commandments are just that: commandments. They are not suggestions. They are every bit as requisite today as they were when God gave them to the children of Israel." -Thomas S. Monson