More Scrapping and More Conference

Another great day listening to conference and scrapping with Sharlynn.  I got a lot done!  Nothing to show here, because I was doing layouts to update some old posts with no pictures, so you'll have to search to find them.

After the first session we went for our traditional Conference Casserole at Grandpa and Grandma Nielsen's and then back home for more conference and more scrapping. I enjoyed lots of talks, but here are a few of my favorite quotes from the talks on Sunday.

Eyring - God knows us each individually. We ought to be content of what the Lord has blessed us with.  We must trust in the Lord and know that he knows what is best for us.  "Be still and know that I am God."  Trust in the Lord enough to listen to him in every song, prayer and talk in conference.

Packer - It is intended that we be happy.  The Lord is voting for me and the adversary is voting against me, it is my vote that counts.  Everyone has a key to the gate, the key is called repentance.  Satan cannot have the key.  Repent and don't look back.

President Monson gave a great talk on Gratitude
L Tom Perry gave a talk aimed at young boys to prepare to recieve and honor the priesthood

missed who gave this one, but - parents are responsible for the protection of their children, that includes spiritual protection also.  Parents who love their children cannot be intimidated by them.  Parenting is not a popularity contest.  Don't be afraid of counseling them by fearing you will disappoint them.  Parents be strong and of a good courage, be not afraid when it comes to raising teenagers 

missed this speaker's name too, but he told a story of a cow who broke through a fence, ate some wheat in the next field, became bloated and died.  He compared it to the commandments, which like the fence, are designed to protect, not restrict.  The fence was a protection just as the commandments are a protection to us.  we can make choices, but we cannot choose the consequences.  The commandments are clear, they are protective, they are not restrictive.   Before you act, picture the Savior standing by your side and ask yourself would he say it, would he do it because he truly is right by your side.  His Spirit is in our heart.