Women's Conference

Dear Family and Friends,

This week finally has been a little more relaxed, but still very busy.  Yesterday, was the highlight though!  I got to go to the Festival of Colors with some pretty amazing people.  And in the evening I was able to go to the Women's Conference.

This is what I want to talk about this week. The Women's Conference was amazing, and definitely what I needed. The majority of the talks focused on families. I've never wanted anything more than to be a righteous mother and to be sealed eternally to a man who is prepared to be a righteous husband and father.  But last night, that desire became so much stronger. Rather than seeing it as what I want most in life, I now see it as something I am entitled too, and I see it as God's plan for me.  Essentially, being a righteous mother, marrying a righteous priesthood holder, and raising a righteous family is not merely something I want, it is my destiny. That was a really cool realization.

President Henry B. Eyring was the concluding speaker and he spoke about comfort.  This was a direct answer to my prayers.  I have been seeking guidance about how to better comfort a friend and it was so wonderful to hear a talk specifically on that subject. He specifically said that we can play a role in giving comfort. We may not know who is in need or how we can help, but God does and He will guide us!  I LOVE that! I was grateful for the chance to hear a talk so directed to what I needed to hear!

I hope everyone has a great week!

Con amor,
S. Olsen