Have you done any good in the world today

Another great general conference has come and gone. I always feel so blessed to be able to listen to the inspired leaders of our church.

We watched Saturday conference here at home (hooray for BYU TV). This morning we were invited over to the Newberry's again for conference and a wonderful brunch. This is our second time getting to join in their tradition of Sunday Conference Brunch. Lots of great food , great talks and great company.

Several of the talks really spoke to me but my favorite was by President Monson. He talked about service. He talked about a man that would always ask each member of his family nightly what they had done to make someone else's life better that day. He told us of many letters he received in response to his request that people serve each other for his birthday. Some of the examples were so sweet.

It really made me realize how wrapped up I get in my own crazy busy life and how I need to pause the remember what is really important. I am going to start asking myself each day "Have I done any good in the world today?" I hope the answer is always yes.

Good, old fashioned fun

We had a great time last night. Our family joined many other families in our ward for our very first ward campout. It was soooo much fun. We stayed at this really cute little campground in our tent. This was the first time in a tent for Blake and he thought it was really cool. I've never seen a kid play and play so much and have so much fun. Tons of kids, tons of food, tons of good friends and good old fashioned fun.

We combined a primary activity and we played games like tug-o-war, 3 legged race, cupcake eating contest, water balloon toss and many others. They were originally going to be just for the primary but of course the adults got involved as well. We played against each other and we even had a tug-o-war contest with another ward that happened to be there. They didn't even stand a chance. It turns out that we are super strong. I'm actually sore from all the playing. Who needs aerobics when you have tug-o-war.

I forgot my camera so I don't have pictures but I know that a lot of people took some so maybe I'll get some later. Camping is my kind of good, old fashioned fun.

New calling

I have a new calling. Today, I was set apart as the 2nd counselor in the primary presidency. I have mixed emotions about it. On one hand, I love the primary and children in it. I'm convinced there isn't another place you can feel the spirit so strongly. On the other hand, I'm concerned about the amount of work involved and whether I can juggle it into an already busy schedule.

Every since I got the call on Thursday that one of the bishopric was coming over, the thought has been going through my mind that "To those he calls, he also qualifies" I'm certainly going to have put that to test as I try to embrace my new duties. I didn't know what the call would be and I seriously considered just saying no but I couldn't do it. I'm glad I didn't. I felt the spirit today when we, as a presidency, were set apart. It's supposed to be this way. He will help me. I will lean on him.

Sidenote: It was really neat to have Tim be able to lay his hands on my head and take part in my "setting apart". Life is good.