General Conference Outside of SLC

Just hit me that this General Conference Session coming up in April will be the first one I watch without those dearest to me.  Ever.  

Just hit me that even though I'll be missing them like no other,  I'm eternally grateful for technology and that I can still listen to the word of my Heavenly Father here in China.

I love Conference Weekend!  Where we walk around Temple Square and just bask in the beauty that is this world and our Heavenly Father's influence in it all.  Temple Square-  its like a fashion show of modest clothing.  Its a time where members from all over gather and share one heart,  one mind,  one love for the Gospel and the Prophets that teach us.

To be at home and sit on the couch with my brothers and sisters,  listening to the leaders of our Church while in our pajamas:)  


To take notes of the directions and impressions of my heart as I listen to those speaking,  but hearing the word of God and His love for us.  


To eat the delicious meals in between sessions my mother prepares for us.  To be with my family and know that it can be an eternal one.

Now more than ever,  I need the word of Christ in my life.  I need the direction,  I need to know that I'm not alone.  I miss the simplicity that is Utah,  knowing that so many have the same values as I.  I miss not standing out like a sore thumb just because I'm holding a glass of orange juice while everyone else holds alcohol...  but what is a little discomfort when I know its making me stronger?

What is being different when it means standing for what you believe in?  When I think of General Conference and the great blessing it has been in my life I am humbled in knowing that Heavenly Father knows his children.  He knows what we need and gives us instruction to help each and every one of us:)  How?  Through the mouths of His Prophets.  I listen to the words of the speakers and know that they are saying what we need to hear.  Simple as that.

I won't be on Temple Square in Salt Lake City,  Utah,  but I will be home.  I will be where I need to be and I will be doing what I need to be doing.  The home is where the heart is?  My heart is with my Savior,  and that is all i need right now:)

Have a good Conference everyone:)