I feel like I gipped all of you out of my General Conference thoughts and impressions. Especially since this past conference will literally change the world. We had a bit of a heads up about what President Monson was going to say. (I mean we didn't know exactly what was going to happen... but we knew something big was on it's way.) One of the Rent's neighbors bumped into a general authority who told the girls that he expected each of them to serve a mission, which they all kind of laughed at, and then he said "Pay attention to President Monson's first talk this weekend." We were in Provo with Jordan and Skye for the first session on Saturday when we heard the news about the age changes. It was awesome to be sitting there with Cassidy (19 in January) and Brady (turned 18 in May). Both were so excited Cass texted her Bishop immediately and told him she wanted an interview as soon as possible. Brady called his Dad and I have no idea what they talked about, but he came back in and he will be leaving after this semester is over. Sad to say we didn't listen very well to the rest of the talks that session (I'm still re-reading them) the shock of what had been said hadn't quite left.
We all sat around talking about how this would affect missionary work throughout the world. Changing the age to 18 for men is such a blessing. Quite a few men are lost between high school and college a lot chose not to serve because of getting an education or they lose a bit of their desire to serve once they are on their own. This will eliminate a lot of that as soon as they graduate they can leave. What a blessing. Not to mention they can put off figuring out what to do in life for another two years. :) As for the women folk. If I had been able to go at 19 ... I believe I would have what an awesome opportunity for them that desire to go.
I have been talking with Cassidy and Brady about this lately and they are honestly both so excited to serve it's unbelievable. (I'm slightly jealous actually and I told Zack we would be serving a mission one day.)
K besides that huge news... Can I just say Elder Holland is one of my all time favorite General Authorities? When he told the story about Peter and Christ I got goosebumps. He literally gave me chills. I love it when he breaks down stories that are so well known, and gives them a deeper more personal meaning for each of us. "Peter. do. you. love. me?" I loved it. Elder Oaks also when he talked about children it hits home with me, as i'm sure it does with you. Adopted children are so wonderful and special and there are so many other children that need good homes and good parents.
Also family let's all go to conference one time k? It's amazing.
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