General Conference Spring 2009

What a wonderful Conference weekend.  I thoroughly enjoyed it and find myself looking more forward to it every time, possibly a sign I am getting wiser?  I hope!  This year we had the great fortune of getting tickets for the Sunday afternoon session.  Cathleen and Freddie were given tickets and had extra which they offered to us, and we gladly accepted.  My Mom was a sweetie and kept Ellie and Lexi, I think it was a smart move, they would have struggled and we would have too.  I think Lauren and Bryson will always remember the experience, they really seemed excited to be there.  Their eyes were wide as we worked our way to the General Conference Center, they couldn't believe all the people.  Their eyes were especially huge as we had to make our way through all of the Antis, who were picketing and screaming (although we had forewarned them).  What was really cool though was the group of what appeared to be a single adult ward lining the sidewalk loudly singing some of our favorite hymns.  They were determined that the Spirit not be driven away by the offensive demonstrators.  I loved my children being present for the prophet entering the great hall, as every one stood, and quiet swept through the congregation, the Spirit was undeniably strong.  It moves me to think of it now.  Wish so much I could add the pictures we took that day, but I accidentally deleted them, yes I am feeling  sick about it, but won't dwell on the negative, the day was way to wonderful for that!