Interestingly, a couple of my questions remained relatively unaddressed; I think that’s because I’ve already pondered them and have the answers I need.

I’m still listening to talks that I missed (thanks to six kids and a marathon) but Elder Bednar’s talk on prayer answered my questions: what is God’s will for me? how can I choose what is best? I loved his analogy that prayer can be the literal creation of my days.

My husband and boys tell me that priesthood session was especially powerful. I’m waiting for that to come online.

I hadn’t written down specific questions (didn’t see that post before conference,) but I still had questions and concerns in mind which were addressed. I loved Elder Eyring’s talk about unity, which offered great wisdom on how to do well in my new calling, and do better in family life. My 8-year-old daughter loved that talk too, and I need to remember her spiritual response to that message, since friction between her and me is one of the greatest causes of disunity in our family lately. I spend so much time locked in power struggles with her, and I have been realizing I really need to work on teaching her principles — of *why* we obey our parents, *why* we do chores, etc. — and to work on that kind of teaching during the times when we’re not in gridlock. I also really liked Elder Hales’ very similar talk just afterward, about responding in a truly Christian way when we defend our Christianity (etc.)

Another talk I loved was the one by Elder Corbridge, about how absolutely everything good comes from and through the Savior, and everything else is “madness.” I thought it was a beautifully written and powerful message, and, as always when someone testifies of Christ, the Holy Ghost touched me deeply while listening.

Well, I liked it all. And I really need to get the talks all downloaded to listen to later, since there’s so much richness there (and some of it that you just can’t catch when childcare duties intrude.) I’ll be looking forward to reading everyone else’s responses.

My extended family is in Southern Alberta and when they announced the Calgary temple!? Oh, joy!! Joy!! Joy!!

Man, how I love conference. I’m already spiritually exhausted and we have another full day tomorrow! Whoo-hoo!

Now that I’ve finally gained a (long overdue) love and appreciation for reading the scriptures, and that’s part of my daily life, I’ve felt like the biggest area I should improve in is getting to the same place with prayer.

I confess a bit of a life-long tug-o-war over regular, meaningful, consistent prayer. My DH will do meal prayers and family prayer if he’s home and I initiate it, but isn’t up for couple prayer or individual prayer. So for the past many years I’ve struggled with that.

I’ve had some prayers answered before, but I just felt like I haven’t tasted of the goodness and joy that can be felt, nor the strength and power it can supply in a day-to-day (hour-to-hour when needs be) basis.

So Elder Bednar’s talk was more than just a talk on prayer for me. I appreciate how he taught how to pray, and connected the dots for us in a way that I hope, with further reading of his words, will result in significant improvement in this critical aspect of my life.

So far I just feel so full and happy with the spirit. How ’bout that delightful primary choir? Loved the music today!
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So now I have to figure out how to simplify without making it complicated.