Well, I didn't make it to the dinner. I'd planned to go, but Richard went on his all-day motorcycle run and James had a friend over, so...I stayed home and was a mom. And that was a good thing. James's friend was gone in time for me to watch the meeting without interruption. (Have I mentioned lately how much I LOVE Dish Network and DVR? Yet another reason to enjoy living in the dispensation of the fulness of times.)
I truly enjoyed listening to the sisters and President Uchtdorf. Each speaker seemed to turn at least a portion of her talk right to me. I'm glad I recorded it. I'll be going back and listening again. Hearing Sister Beck speak on the purposes of Relief Society and therefore our purpose as women in the Church. Sister Allred spoke eloquently about the temple and the blessings therein. There were a number of things that she said that spoke to my heart and soul--probably because I need to renew my recommend. Sister Thompson reminded us of the rich heritage we share as Relief Society sisters. I can't remember if it was Sister Beck or Sister Thompson who said, "Relief Society is not the class you go to if you're not in Primary or Young Women."
But it was President Uchtdorf's talk that spoke to me most. He chastised us a bit for not believing in ourselves enough. He reminded us that we are daughters of God and because of our celestial heritage, we are meant to be creators. We need to model our happiness on God's happiness. Every sister in the Church is important. We are loved and we have many gifts and talents. We need to use them and quit beating ourselves up for our perceived failures. Boy...did I need to hear that. I hope I can remember it--or at least remember to go back and listen to it again from time to time.
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