of course, these aren't word-for-word, just what i got out of their talks.
- family first. family was obviously a BIG theme of this conference. there were so many talks given about the importance of family and the importance of rearing children. my favorite was by elder packer, but many others gave awesome and inspiring talks along with words of encouragement.
- a mortal body is a miracle and a blessing. the worth of every soul is great in the sight of God. - elder nelson and brother rasband
- in the race of life, take time to enjoy it and endure to the end. - president monson
- forgiveness is a Godlike attribute. forgive. forgive others and forgive yourself. - elder holland
- if you judge others or show destructive attitude toward others, stop it. - president uchtdorf
some advice my dad gave me:
- sometimes we have to take life one day at a time and do our absolute best in that day. we cannot always control what is going to happen tomorrow, or in a week, or in a month. if we obsess over planning too far into the future it becomes very overwhelming and can be discouraging. just do your very best now.
some advice from me:
- choose the kind of boy who comes over to your family's home on a conference sunday morning to make everyone waffles.
- if you ever feel like you should get a priesthood blessing, get one. don't wait until you're having a mental or emotional breakdown.
- sometimes you have to act. ready or not. it will all work out.
- stop telling yourself you aren't good enough.
- compliment yourself instead.
- never take being young and healthy for granted.
-kandi
