At our Stake Conference in January (California), Elder Robert Hales came. To make it a memorable experience for the kids we decided our little family would help with building preparations. We were assigned (with a few other families) to polish all of the wood paneling, pews, pulpit, etc in the chapel. We took our time to make it shine.
Sunday morning we arrived just a few minutes after the doors opened- 7a.m. It was extra special to hear conference and have the speakers bear testimony from the puplit we lovingly polished. Jeffrey and Brooklynn were incredibly well behaved during the conference, especially after arriving 3 hours early to get to sit in the chapel. Mission accomplished. They still talk about it.
This past Sunday was an impromptu Stake (east coast) meeting. We met at the stake center to hear Elder Boyd K. Packer address us. We arrived 5 minutes early and the parking lots were full. Traffic was directed 1/4 mile away to the elementary school parking lot. There were only 2 chairs left in the over flow, so we sat in the Relief Society room to listen. It was a great conference. A few topics: parenting- enjoy the time with your children, economic situation- do not fear and move forward with faith, when we try to do what the Lord would have us do we will be blessed.
We feel really lucky to have been visited by 2 apostles in one year!
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