Sunday & Music

I didn't go to church today with the best attitude.

There were many things that contributed to my attitude today, that we won't get into, but needless to say.... I just plain didn't want to be there.

What is it with these little children? How is it they know what you need, and have innocent answers that you need to hear? Who ever said that the adults can't get anything from a primary lesson? A simple lesson on how we CTR by keeping the commandments can put things in perspective.... it really can be that easy if we let it.

Sacrament Meeting was just as great.... with 4 prospective elders speaking about the savior and singing a couple of songs that you can't help but feel the spirit.

Which brings me to what I have been pondering since Church.....

MUSIC

What is it with music that touches me? In essence.... it's just words. Words have not had much meaning to me in life. Anyone can say anything, but it's the actions behind them that mean the most to me. Actions are what speak to me.... so I can't help but wonder why music has a way to reach my soul? Words set to music..... but I love it.

Can you imagine a world without it?

I could go to church every week, and listen to nothing but music, and feel of the spirit, come away uplifted and taught of the gospel. Those that are blessed with that talent have been entrusted with a great responsibility from their Heavenly Father. What a blessing it is.

I look forward to great church meetings with Music. Thanks Layne for a great

Sacrament Meeting!

LDS General Conference

Just when you think it can't get any better.....

Or you can't get more out of any meeting....

They out-do themselves!

I LOVE General Conference weekend. And to top it off and make it even better.... it was RAINY! To just sit around all weekend in your PJ's and eat good food and listen to the counsel of our Prophet and Apostles..... you just can't get any better than that!

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* I tried something new this year, that I think we will make a tradition. I made General Conference Trail Mix. This trail mix included.... * * *Peanuts * * *Pretzel Sticks * * *Teddy Grahams * * *M & M's * * *Licorice Nibs in red and black * * *Candy Corns * * The purpose was a little bribery for the kids to actually sit and listen.... it worked pretty good for Saturday.... but they were a little worn out on the whole sitting around being "bored" thing for Sunday. * * What a great conference though, so many talks that I loved and got so much out of. I can't wait for them to be online or for the Ensign to come out next month. It makes me grateful for the Gospel in my life, and wonder how all those without it manage to muttle through life?

Twin Falls Idaho Temple

On Saturday August 2nd, Cory and I were able to go with the youth of our ward to the Twin Falls Idaho temple open house. We had great time, and the temple is beautiful, of course. But the best part about this experience for me, was to watch the kids faces during the tour. Most of them have not been able to go through a temple yet, other than baptisms for the dead, so they were really in awe and paid a lot of attention to the tour guide. I was especially glad that they were able to feel of the wonderful spirit that comes only from being in the house of the Lord.

Bothwell YM & YW leaders and the youth who were able to attend.

Cory and I in front (or actually behind) the Twin Falls Temple.

After the temple tour we were able to go as a group to the Shoshone Falls. How Beautiful! I can't believe we had never been there before, and it's not that far from home! Just an amazing sight, and we were able to have a picnic dinner on the grass, up in a shady area on a hill, overlooking the falls. Just a really great experience for the youth, and we were lucky enough to be able to be there.

The Young Men's presidency was released the following day...... so it was their final activity and it was a great one to end on.