General Relief Society Conference

I was able to get tickets again this year to attend the annual Women's Broadcast on Temple Square.  The Conference Center is always amazing to visit because it is such an extraordinary building.  This year I went with Leanne, Andrea, and Bekka.  Getting there isn't always easy but we all manage to make it.  It seems to be an exercise in the lessons of the 10 virgins.  I always wonder whether we are among the prepared or not as we are rushing to get where we are supposed to be.
Leanne and I left the house at 3:30 this year in hopes on not rushing.  We didn't have too much trouble with traffic but had to park about 1 mile away from the conference center.  We learned our lesson last year and wore sensible shoes this year but I was still plagued with blisters.  I decided I just need to wear my tennis shoes next year.  It took us about 20 minutes to walk from the car to the Lion House for dinner.  Unfortuately, we still had to rush through dinner to make it over to our seats in time.
Andrea and Bekka were having their own adventure on the freeway trying to get through traffic caused by an accident.  Leanne and I hurried over to the center and ended up giving Andrea and Bekka's tickets to one of the ushers so that we could go in and get seats for all of us.  Our seats were awesome!  We were right down in the front on the right side.  Happily, Andrea and Bekka made it just in time with 3 minutes to spare.  President Monson walked in and the entire room went silent immediately.  I cannot describe the feeling of joy we had being in the presence of the prophet and the first presidency.  They are such kind and wonderful men.  President Monson waved to the choir and all of them waved back in unison.
It was especially exciting for me to go because the choir was comprised of sisters from northern Davis County including sisters from our ward.  They sounded so beautiful.  I felt lifted up to heaven when they sang.  When the congregation sang with them it was like hearing the angels.  It is impossible to describe the heavenly sound that came from almost 20,000 voices.  It was sublime.
I have so much grattitude for my Savior for the leaders we have in the church.  These people love us and love Him.  They have testimonies of the work and want to help people to have joy in their lives.  It is such a blessing to be part of the Relief Sociey organization.  I am so thankful for the gospel in my life and the opportunity I have to be part of such an amazing organization.  So much good comes from it.  I fell renewed in spirit and can't beleive we live close enough to be able to attend these events in person.
As the leaders were leaving, President Monson, President Uchdorf and President Eyring all looked to the audience and waved goodbye and all the sisters waved back.  It was wonderful.