Strong Witnesses for the Savior

I watched general conference today.  And yesterday.  It was good.  Really good.  I have highlights.

More than 1 apostle gave a talk that sounded like Elder McConkie's last testimony.  Very, very strongly worded witnesses.  I hope they will not be their last words to us.

Gratitude is not about what we have--not even the blessings we have.  It's an attitude of faith.  We don't have to wait for everything to turn out right to be thankful.  I was thinking about it tonight, about what God really wants from us and I think it is what I want from my children.  I want them to show me they love me by doing what I ask of them.  I want them to acknowledge me when they succeed--not credit me or praise me, just remember me.  That's what God wants isn't it?

I am a pick-up truck carrying a load.  The load I carry helps me get back to my Heavenly Father.  Yes, this was a story in a talk--I guess you had to be there.  Maybe I'll link it sometime.  I'll have to read it over and over to understand it fully because I think it meant that some loads and good and some aren't.  Getting strength from carrying a load is good--unless it's sin.  Challenges can be strengthening but I'd rather my truck never got stuck and needed weight in the back.  The one thing I did think of this talk was some loads are a lode.  A treasure.  Precious in what they teach, but still a burden.  It's a good thing Christ has a yoke that's stronger than four wheel drive.

Mikey learned that getting a ride with a stranger can be a good thing.  Oops.  That was a really good talk. I can't remember the over-arching subject but it was really good. In fact, I was really impressed with both of the sisters' talks this time.  I know how sexist I am when it comes to conference, but this time I was happily surprised.  Both great talks.  One on pornography.  Guess that means it's now a problem women have too.  Yikes.

Elder Scott stills loves his wife Jeanene.  His devotion and love for her is a treasure and I say that without any of my usual sarcasm.  I mean it.  She is still part of his life and that makes me smile.
If there was one topic that was repeated more than others, I would say it was to the youth--Be strong and don't be afraid of standing alone.  Hmm--how did the general authorities get a hold of my last post?