Conference, Priesthood session, etc.
Today is Saturday October 2nd and I've had a hard
time getting going this morning. It took taking a shower to finally wake me up
and give me the energy to start moving. Conference also began today and the
family also decided to celebrate Cassie's birthday, she turned 30. I went to a
Japanese restaurant this evening with Tim, Becky's dad, and Scott my
brother-in-law. This has become a tradition for Scott and Dad that I try to join
in on every now and then. They go out to eat before the Priesthood session of
Conference. The restaurant was very good, but I will have to admit that I don't
think I will ever become a fan of "squid salad." I did however enjoy the steak
and tempura.
When it comes to conference,
more particularly, the priesthood session. I have the hardest time staying awake
after they turn the lights off and the speakers with their soft, gentle voices
start to talk. Today I happened to have rubber-bands and I was able to fight off
sleep by practicing magic.
President Monson
gave a great talk about personal responsibility within our callings. He shared a
great story about one of his young men advisors and how he helped President
Monson to understand the importance of helping to keep people active and to
fulfill our callings.
I think the most
memorable part of his talk, the part that I would like to use to help boys to
realize their potencial, was how his leader taught him through life experiences.
He didn't just tell him to do this or do that. He taught him by incorporating
experiences that help teach through
example.
I'm starting to lose my battle
against sleep. I'll have to finish this later.
Posted: Sat
- October 2, 2004 at 12:02 AM