I have always loved and had a great respect for Dieter F Uchtdorf, with his predictable airplane references, awesome German accent, funny one liners, and abounding knowledge of the gosple. Yet after listening to his talk last weekend entitled "Forget Me Not" (click to read it) I found that my heart grew a little more fond of this Apostle of God.
In order to never forget the words spoken I hung this in my room:
If you have not yet heard or read this talk I urge you to please click the link above. I garuntee it will be worth any time you take to read it. If you only have a short time scroll to the fifth point. If you have heard it I hope it has sunk into your heart at it has mine.
On to the Main Event...
Conference weekend is always AMAZING!! Not only is the spirit so strong, but we have the greatest priviledge to hear from God's own mouth pieces upon this earth. Specifically we are able to hear the words of a beloved prophet President Monson:
I know that each and every talk that was given over the past 2 days, and last weekend, are the words that our Heavenly Father would like his children to hear and take into their hearts, minds, and actions. I am so thankful to live in the time of the restored gosple. I know it is His only true church upon the earth. I know our Savior is Jesus Christ, and that it is only through him that we are able to gain immortality and eternal life. I know the Book of Mormon is the most true book and that its words are for us in these days. That by reading it we gain not only come closer to God and know more of Him, but also be inspired and blessed by reading its words and living its teachings. I know President Monson is the Prophet of God, he speaks his words. I KNOW it, and I cannot deny it.
So the other most awesome thing about Conference is the Priesthood Session = GIRLS NIGHT!!
Our Girls Night this time consisted of pizza and "17 Miracles".
So here is a short Review of the movie -
Having been prepared by many I sat down to watch this movie with a box of Kleenex and they were most definitely needed. I however went into it thinking I knew everything about the Willie Handcart Co. and that this would just be a retelling of all the stories I had heard before. However with one of the most shocking beginings I have ever seen in any movie before "17 Miracles" starts out with the Mormon Batallions basically last order before going home - that they destroyed the remains of the Doner Party. My mom and I were SHOCKED to say the least. So right off something new and interesting.
As the movie follows Levi Savage you know what is going to happen, and yet somehow you hope that this time around Winter will be delayed and that everyone makes its safely. However I can only explain their trials as a test they must of had to go through, not only for themselves but also as an example for all of us. Each miracle and story in this movie is inspiring and yet heart wrenching. I thought of my expirence of Trek and could not believe I was able to walk in the same footsteps those of this party walked.
I really enjoyed this movie and recommend it to any who want to learn a little more about the handcart pioneers. I would caution to any who are like me and are sometimes disturbed by certain images, that the reoccuring theme of men becoming like wolves with hunger that is shown in the beginning of the movie is not pleasant and a bit disturbing. However the goodness definitely outshines this one moment.
Hope you have had an awesome Conference weekend! 'Till we meet again. :)
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