General Conference

I love General Conference! I always look forward to General Conference, but this year, I was especially excited to hear from our new Prophet, President Monson. I remember when I was a little girl, probably about 10, President Monson spoke at Conference and told a story about a grandson of his, who went around "home teaching" the neighbors. The story made me laugh and laugh and from that moment on, I was hooked. I have always been a HUGE Pres. Monson fan. When I was pregnant with Mason, I got to sing with a choir that my sister in law, Lori's, cousin was the director of and we were chosen to sing for a party being held for Pres. Monson. That was a major thrill for me. I remember him looking directly at me and smiling (I think because of the fact that I was about 8 months pregnant). Anyway, my point is, I have always loved the man so much, but I won't try to deny my depression about Pres. Hinckley being gone. President Hinckley was the prophet for the majority of my life, and the only Prophet that I very distinctly remember the teachings of. I have seriously lived in dread of the day that he would pass away, and when it did come, I was more than a little upset. I cried and cried when Dan told me, and I continued to be very emotional about it for weeks and weeks. Even now, it's very hard for me to believe that he is gone. However, having the opportunity to sustain Pres. Monson and then being able to listen to him speak yesterday, was the final comfort that I needed. What an amazing blessing it is to have a living Prophet!