Each Conference we have made a fort, set up our tent and now we get to enjoy it in our family TP. And we always make sure that the doors are facing a temple. This is in reference to an amazing man named King Benjamin in the Book of Mormon. He was a very righteous man and wanted all his people to hear the words he shared and so many gathered in tents to listen. And their doors were opened to the temple. I love this symbolism in our lives. Are our hearts, intentions, focus and desires facing the temple/eternal lasting goals? I want my children to understand and realize that every choice they make can bring them happiness or sorrow, and they have the power to steer they're life where hey want it to be. And by listening to prophets and apostles of God they are being blessed with the proper road map to that happiness they seek.
Growing up my faithful mother and diligent dad would take all 6 of us kids, dressed in Sunday clothing, to the church for all four sessions. That means 4 hours on a Saturday and then another 4 hours on a Sunday. Looking back I am amazed at my parents dedication and am so thankful for what I learned from that. Conference is special and important, and an opportunity to show reverence, respect and appreciation to our Heavenly Father.
Along with our tent tradition is making Mountains. This delightful breakfast truly is our house favorite and now that we have chickens we can make it lots! But it's especially wonderful for Conference. The temple is often called "the mountain of the Lord" and so it seems very fitting to eat mountains as our tent door is open to the temple.
During these pregnant and early child bearing years it can be hard to get to the temple often. I yearn to be there more but know there is a time and season for everything in life. Our temple here in Idaho Falls is under a renovation and so we can't go in and serve there for a while. But even walking along its grounds brings strength and peace. We are so blessed to live near so many temples.
Oh how I love eating, being with and having edification with my family. It is so important to gather oft and be reminded of life's most important truths and to refocus our lives to do the things that matter! Our lives are busy and it is easy to get lost in the hustle bustle of everyday things. But we can rise above that and really live our lives with the full potential they're meant to have. As another conference has come to a close I am reminded of beautiful truths on the power and importance of motherhood, the divine worth within each human being, the crucial need to stand for truth, the blessing of repentance and forgiveness, and the joy that comes from wearing your life out for the Lord. He has very faithful servants striving to teach, lead and guide us back to Him. How thankful I am for a living prophet, apostles and the men and women of His church! Hurray for General Conference.
