Our ward, rather stake met for Stake Conference. Aaron had YM/YW morningside with the Stake President. They fed the youth doughnuts and juice or milk. Aaron and Candice needed to get the family ready the rest of the way so I left a few minutes after nine for the ten o'clock meeting.
I like being in the same building as the conference was held in three buildings in our stake. There is noting like being their and feeling the music played on the organ and the choir singing live!
Even though I was so early, most all the seats in the chapel were filled. I found a row of seats, 7, for us to all sit in the second row of chairs. The first row was open, but from past experience the kids think we are in their living room and get up and walk around in the aisle in front of them.
We had a great conference last evening with the adult session. Again, I saved Aaron and Candice seats. They had gone to have a quick bite, (so they thought) so I found some soft seats in the chapel. The Spirit was great, the talks were uplifting. There was a couple who spoke that just returned from a temple mission in the Hong Kong Temple. They gave inspirational talks and bore testimony of the work they did and those they had to leave behind. They commented on the tender mercies of the Lord as they served and He took care of their family at home.
Today's talks were exceptional. I was so appreciative of the time I spent in the temple this week. I know it prepared me to hear the talks and feel the promptings of the Holy Ghost. It was sweet and comforting. The children were good,no one had to be taken out. They are pretty much well behaved. If they go out, it is to go to the bathroom.
We have such great men who lead our stake. They each bore their testimonies which we heard last night and today. It is always good to give support to our leaders. The Mt. Timpanogos temple president spoke, L. Edward Brown. He has such a gentle, tender spirit about him. He and his wife, the temple matron add so much to the peaceful, caring and loving feeling in our temple. The workers love them dearly and once can tell as we function in such unity.
I went visiting teaching today in the late afternoon. I took a nap and I must have slept three hours when I realized it was almost five o'clock. I went teaching and left her home to go to Hank's for dinner for K10's birthday. She turned four. We had Hawaiian Haystacks, which is a favorite for some of the younger kids, they request it often for their birthday dinner. The baby, K12 was awake and I got to hold him and cuddle him. He smiled a lot and cooed too. He got a little fussy, but Lori just sat down with him and fed him. He was fine after that.
We read scriptures in the Book of Mormon with everyone, in Ether 12. Hank asked me to give the family prayer. I had not been asked that befdore, except for the blessing on the food occasionally. I felt honored and gave the family prayer. I am grateful for the time I get to spend with them, and see them read the scripture together. Reminded me of when I would gather my little flock and read with them when they were growing up.
It has been a good day.
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