In the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints we have General Conference twice a year where we have the opportunity to listen our apostles and prophet speak to us. This weekend has been such a weekend filled with amazing talks and spiritual upliftment. I had a few favorite talks that I wanted to share highlights from.
Saturday morning Kent F Richards spoke. He was a surgeon. He talked about a 13 yr old girl who underwent a 14 hour surgery for a tumor on her spinal cord. As she was waking in the ICU she started talking about all of the people that were in the room who were her deceased family members. She talked for about an hour about them and then fell asleep. When she woke she told her father, "Daddy, all of the children in the ICU have angels watching over them."
Of course I couldn't hold back the tears as I listened to this talk. I know without a doubt there were angels watching over Kyson in his previous two surgeries. It brings me great comfort to know that on Thursday when I have to hand him over to the nurse to take him away for surgery there will be angels with him when I can't be.
If you would like to watch this amazing talk click HERE.
Another absolute favorite was Richard G Scott's talk. He talked about family relationships. I loved the stories he told about his deceased wife and son. His son had a heart defect and when he would cry really hard his heart would race. This would cause him to throw up. One night he heard his son crying and went to take care of him. He said he held him very close as he changed him and changed his bedding. His son died just two months later and he will never forget that special night with him. He talked about how even though it was very difficult to lose his son there was comfort in knowing he had made covenants in the temple that would allow them to be together forever. I too am grateful for the covenants I have made that give me the peace and comfort of knowing that I will be with my family even after this life as long as I am worthy.
This talk was filled with so much wisdom...it was amazing. Click HERE to watch it.
I loved listening to conference. There were so many other talks that I loved but these two resonated with me as we approach Kyson's surgery. I am grateful for the spiritual upliftment that I received. If you get a minute, listen to them...you won't be disappointed!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
General Conference
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Conference was amazing and I am glad you received a wonderful spiritual boost as you prepare for this week.
I didn't get to see much of Sat or Sunday since we had to deal with my Gpa but I did see Elders Scott's and was thinking of you and what your family will be going through this week. Life is super hard sometimes but we have to be so gratful for the knowledge that we have of eternal families. I know that is what gets me though the day sometimes. You and your family will be in out thoughts and prayers this week.
Those were the two talks that stuck out the VERY most to me also. I cried as he talked about the Angels in the ICU, and was so touched too by Elder Scott. Angels will be with Kyson this week, and they will be with you too. We will be praying for you and especially for Kyson.
Good luck this week! I know all will go well for Kyson. We are praying for you guys!
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