Conference

So, how did everyone like conference this weekend? I thought it was wonderful. There were two talks that meant a lot to me—President Monson's first talk this morning and President Uchtdorf's talk in the afternoon. What I found so inspiring was that they both addressed fears and concerns that I had been worrying about without really knowing what I was worried about. Ever since President Hinckley died, I have had trouble really seeing President Monson as the prophet. I didn't feel like I knew him even though he's been an apostle for a long time. Both President Uchtdorf and President Monson himself shared some very personal things about our new prophet. I now feel like I know him better and that he not only cares about the church as a whole, but he cares about me individually. He drew me in as he spoke with his smile, jokes, and serious words. I think that sustaining him in the solemn assembly helped me to feel a love for him that I didn't know I could feel. Also, the sustaining helped me to accept President Hinckley's death. I recognize that the mantle and the keys to the priesthood have now been passed on to the next prophet. What a beautiful moment.