Dear Children,
This is the first time that I have written directly on the blog; I hope that this works. I had such a great institute class that I wanted to write about it. I am sure that is was better due to the fact that I have been "conference cramming" right now to meet "my own" challenge to the family to read last October's conference this month. Brother Stark, my teacher, compared conference to the Liahona so we read from 1 Nephi 16:28 where we discussed that the Liahona (like the conference messages from our prophets) work to help us personally if we have faith, diligence and heed their counsel. So the question we would ask ourselves is, "We will follow the direction we receive?" We can ask, "What are they saying to ME?" President Hinckley had told us that we CAN be uplifted, we CAN find solutions to our problems and we CAN be thankful for what we hear.
We watched President Monson's message from last conference in which he talked about finding joy in the journey of life. It was so excellent to see it again. Quoting Joseph Smith, Brother Stark said happiness (not a big house or a big portfolio) is the object and design of our existence. President Monson suggested that we quit planning for that elusive future when we will have all the time to do whatever we want but have JOY in the JOURNEY. President Monson quoted the Musicman saying, "If we pile up enough tomorrows, you have a lot of empty todays." The prophet counseled us to MAKE THE MOST OF TODAY!
He said what is most important most often involves the people around us. And my favorite quote from his talk, "Never let a problem to be solved be more important than a person." He added that we should relish life as we live it and express gratitude for our blessings. So many great lessons in one talk!
Our teacher added, "Remember that having joy is different than having fun."
I am so looking forward to conference this weekend. I pray that all of you will hear messages that you will love and you will feel like you have been personally edified and helped. I love you all and send a wish of warm cinnamon rolls your way (Don't worry, I am not making them without you this year)!!! Love, Mom
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