April 2008 Conference

What a great weekend of inspiring messages! I now feel like I know President Monson better. Sometimes it helps me to remember he is a husband and father and that he cherishes those callings. His daughter spoke at a recent devotional at BYUI.

I heard more mention during this conference of the contribution from women in the church, through their worthwhile efforts with their home and families. Being a woman and a mother, I so appreciate it when the apostles talk about their commitment to their wives and families.

Elder Ballard's talk is one I will remember. When he asked children what they could do to help their mothers, I had to smile. I've got to enjoy the doing more and the getting it done a little less. There is wisdom in that line! It reminds me of the "Good, Better, Best" talk by Elder Oaks from last conference.

At this point, I am excited to get the conference issue of the Ensign in my hands so I can start studying and applying the messages. I think Elder Bednar's talk on meaningful prayer will be a great one to start with. I haven't thought before about pledging or committing during prayer much until now, but I do remember one time really desiring God's help and committing to give up something, that I had earlier felt prompted to remove from my life - not a major thing, just something that would be considered less uplifting and more loud laughter.

A friend told me about the General Conference Quiz Game, so my family will play that for family night to extend our memories of the April 2008 Conference. What messages were especially for you? How will you remember the messages (like President Eyring asked) that were meant for you?