Mistbusters

I just spent he last 12 hours at an awesome youth conference. It was so different then what I grew up with. All the youth from the stake and it was still a small handful. We had a dance and they only had to use 1/2 of the cultural hall.

Such great messages and leaders that knew how to invite the spirit. It started with bringing all the youth into the cultural hall which was completely dark with mist everywhere. There was the great and spacious building with people taunting the youth and loud obnoxious music blaring. Leaders would walk behind the youth and whisper "Follow Me" and guide them to the iron rod that once they grabbed on you could see a small light. As you got to the end of the iron rod you entered the chapel which was dark, except for the light on the pulpit and primary instrumental music playing to block out the other music. Such a strong start.

What impressed me most was the song that the youth sang at the close of the youth conference, which I found out had been sung every time they got together, whether it was youth conference or a stake fireside. It was a testimony builder to see how strong this small handful of youth are.

A Brand New Year

Our new year started of the coldest it has been in over 10 years. We didn't get above freezing for 3 days. Of course, this happened the weekend that Tasha came to visit. We still had a lot of fun just being with each other. Its amazing how when you get older how much more you value sisters. Tasha has become my best friend and person I turn to for support.

We spent one afternoon making blankets for the Linus Project. It was so fun. The girls and I just delivered them last night. We are one step closer to getting our tickets to Disney. This was a great service project. Even Kiersten was able to help in her weird sort of way (like staying off the blanket as we cut)





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My greatest Fear.....

My greatest fear has come true. I have to teach in YW. But I think I am prepared. This is the handout I made.