I love this man

Here is the opening talk for General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.  You can find the text of this talk here.

Before I delve into his talk I wanted to share something with you. I was able to listen to Thomas Monson (the current president of our church) in a slightly less formal setting. He shared some awesome pictures children had drawn for him and talked about how much he loved them. He also said something that really hit me. I do not have the written text so we will be going by my memory.  He said "Sometimes we get frustrated with young children when they can't sit still the way we want them to. I want you to understand those are big spirits crammed into such tiny bodies, of course they will have a hard time refraining from wiggles." I think I actually started crying. It made such a difference to me that this man of God understood how hard it can be with small children and was so willing to to be patient with them, encouraging us to be also.

OK, moving on....

According to a prophet this is the purpose of General Conference-We meet each six months to strengthen one another, to extend encouragement, to provide comfort, to build faith. We are here to learn. Some of you may be seeking answers to questions and challenges you are experiencing in your life. Some are struggling with disappointments or losses. Each can be enlightened and uplifted and comforted as the Spirit of the Lord is felt.

I can also testify that if allowed it really will do each of those things for you. You really can find your answers. I came to conference with a list of questions. Within the first 4 talks nearly all of them were answered.
I intend to continue sharing these messages. My husband and I found this to be one of the most amazing series of talks we have ever listened to. When you have a few minutes, please take some time to listen or read them. They really are so very uplifting.