"Womens Conference"

Jami invited me to go to Women's Conference this week with her and her sisters and mom. I have never been before but I remember my mom always talking about it and what a great experience it was. Needless to say it was exactly what I needed!! Not only did I laugh my butt of for like four hours straight on the first day because of Jami and her funny sisters but I heard some amazing speakers and got some great advice that will keep me going for another at least 6 months now, ha. I started feeling really sick the first day we were there and by the end of that night I was done for and went home early, so I missed the entire second day. I was SOOO mad! It seems like crap like that happens whenever I try to go to the temple or get spiritually uplifted in any way, ugh!
It seemed like all the talks I heard were based around faith, the atonement and overcoming trials...it was almost as if they were made just for ME!!! My favorite talk was one about replacing fear with faith. This was a talk I was in dire need of. I often find myself anxious and worried about the future wondering where my life will end up and if I will ever have the family I so so so want. I wanted to kick myself after hearing this talk because I know for a fact how aware Heavenly Father is of each of our circumstances. Sometimes it's easy to feel neglected but that is the test of our faith. This talk re-instilled in me the confidence that if I live my life the best I know how that Heavenly Father is bound to bless us. It's pretty obvious that life doesn't take us exactly where we always want to go.. Me being somewhat if a control freak (there, I admitted it!) have had a hard time with this. We can only do so much and the rest is out of our hands... I really hate that!! But I do know that the Lord knows what's best for us.
I'm so grateful to Jami for convincing me to go to this. Feeling the spirit is definitely empowering and makes me feel like anything is possible! If any of you haven't had the opportunity to go to Women's Conference I would strongly encourage you to go next year.
Aside form the fact that it was spiritually uplifting I now have some seriously sore abs.... thanks Brooke!! I haven't laughed that hard in a looong time. Oh and I want my drawing back.