Yesteday and today I attended my first ever Stake Youth Conference and i LOVED it! I felt the spirit so strongly throughout, especially during the testimony meeting at the end. Our theme was, "Stand Up and Be Strong Together". We heard an awesome talk by Bro. Knowlton last night about standing up against satan. He's an excellent speaker and i learned a lot.
One of the coolest parts of this youth conference was when we were up in Sundance when it started to rain and hale and we heard thunder and saw lightning.When the storm hit the second time, it caused us to pack up and hike back down the mountain. Our shoes were soaked, people were slipping on the mud, it was a little cold and we wore garbage bags as rain coats. The view was beautiful though: the fresh, green flora and fauna looked greener and fresher than the lush greenery you see on travel shows, it was awesome to hear the powerful pounding of the waterfall on the river below. But the best thing was the helping hands that some of the young women and young men literally gave so freely to those of us who needed help crossing the rushing rivers and creeks safely. It was so beautiful! Not to sound cliche at all- but seriously: when i came to the edge of the river to see all of these young men (about 6 or 7) standing at either side of the crossing with hands and arms ready to help me accross, i had an amazing feeling come over me the kindness they showed and service they gave made me feel so peaceful and loved inside. I later discovered that i was not the only one who connected this experience with that of the 3 pioneer boys who helped the people accross the frozen river. Sure. We were not at all like the pioneers, and i probably could have made it accross on my own, but there was something so beautiful about the lights each of these boys emulated and the charity they showed.
As for the rest of the conference- i had a blast! We did a service project at the park, rode the ski lifts and played capture the flag at night. It was also so cool to have my little sis, Bella, there with me.
Anyway, just thought i'd share that with you guys! I don't think i'll ever forget this cool experience!
One of the coolest parts of this youth conference was when we were up in Sundance when it started to rain and hale and we heard thunder and saw lightning.When the storm hit the second time, it caused us to pack up and hike back down the mountain. Our shoes were soaked, people were slipping on the mud, it was a little cold and we wore garbage bags as rain coats. The view was beautiful though: the fresh, green flora and fauna looked greener and fresher than the lush greenery you see on travel shows, it was awesome to hear the powerful pounding of the waterfall on the river below. But the best thing was the helping hands that some of the young women and young men literally gave so freely to those of us who needed help crossing the rushing rivers and creeks safely. It was so beautiful! Not to sound cliche at all- but seriously: when i came to the edge of the river to see all of these young men (about 6 or 7) standing at either side of the crossing with hands and arms ready to help me accross, i had an amazing feeling come over me the kindness they showed and service they gave made me feel so peaceful and loved inside. I later discovered that i was not the only one who connected this experience with that of the 3 pioneer boys who helped the people accross the frozen river. Sure. We were not at all like the pioneers, and i probably could have made it accross on my own, but there was something so beautiful about the lights each of these boys emulated and the charity they showed.
As for the rest of the conference- i had a blast! We did a service project at the park, rode the ski lifts and played capture the flag at night. It was also so cool to have my little sis, Bella, there with me.
Anyway, just thought i'd share that with you guys! I don't think i'll ever forget this cool experience!
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