Relief Society General Conference

I have never been one that has enjoyed Relief Society, maybe in part because of my moms attitude towards it( sorry mom) It has felt more like a chore to Visit Teach, go to Enrichments, plan Enrichments and so forth. I know that these programs are inspired by a loving Heavenly Father who is thinking of each indiviual. My Visiting Teaching companion while I was pregnant with my son is now my sons aunt. Heavenly Father inspired our Relief Societ President to place us together. The time came where my companion felt comfortable asking me about what my plans for the baby was and if I would be willing to look at her sisters adoption profile. I placed my son with that family. Like all humans despite having these type of experiences i went back to complaining and not enjoying this inspired program. As I sat in Conference surrounded by my earthly family I realized that these other women were truely my sisters too. When Barbara Thompson spoke a picture was shown of the first Relief Society sister of this dispensation. As i sat looking at that picture I thought, well it would be easy to be apart of the organization then. There was such a small group of them they were all able to be close. But then as I think more about it women are women im sure that there were issues and drama in that small group as there are now and forever will be. But Sister Thompson made a good point. When we are all trying to towards these three things we will be united then and now.

Saten would never be able to stop us if we have:

Love for One Another

Love For the Lord

A Desire to serve.

The other thing i walked away from that meeting with was the strong desire to have more compassion whether it be towards my family and friends or to people I will come in brief contact with. President Uchtdorf quoted :"Those who bring happiness to others can not keep it from themselves." - author of peter pan. Although i know this and have many times tried to implement this into my life I am human and I will slip and fall sometimes. I hope that as I try to make Relief Society an enjoyable part of my life that I can become a better person with a stronger testimony and help the church move forward and bless the lives of all.