I got back from Women's Conference a couple of hours ago, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The message was good, Hillary Weeks was AWESOME (BTW, Did anyone else find her candor and realism admirable? I LOVED and completely appreciated it), and I was in good company. It was just what I needed after an emotional day yesterday, and after a stressful week. I felt the message to be personal, but realized that it was relatable to a wide range of needs, circumstances and walks-of-life. The only down side was that it ended.
I actually got on to blog out some frustration, but then I thought about how great the conference was and how it was so good for me to hear. Now I feel like I am disregarding some of the peace and goodness that I felt if I just rant. So I guess that this will be enough for now.
Maybe I will just leave you with some funny things my boys said this morning:
McKay saw me walk out of my room dressed for the conference. A few minutes later he came into my bathroom and said, "Sooooo, did they change church to Saturday, or what?" I told him that I was just going to a conference and they were staying home with Dad. I reassured him church was still on Sunday. In the next few seconds he was running up the stairs and saying, "Don't put on your church clothes!"
Later, they were taking a bath and I repeatedly asked Kimball to wash his hair. Finally, I was frustrated and told Kimball that it makes me mad when he ignores me. He just looked at me and matter-of-factly said, "Actually, I wasn't ignoring you to make you angry. I was ignoring you because I want to play." And... what do you say to that? I just tried to not laugh.
4 comments:
I love you so much, Kristen! You are such an inspiring person, and I eagerly check your blog for your next post, be it a rant or a funny moment you are sharing from your life with your family! Reading about McKay, Kimball, and Benson helps me with James, some days! And like you had written a year or so ago, this blog is kind of like a journal...not everything written will be rosy and perfect. I admire your ability and courage to share so much with the rest of your friends and family! Since I can't live on the same side of the country where you, Josh, and your family are living, your blog has been such an amazing blessing to me, as your sis-in-law, I am able to appreciate you and see how great you are for Josh! God surely knows what He's doing with us, when we put our hand in His and follow His will. Give your hubby and boys a hug for me!
YOu were in GREAT company...especially the gal sitting directly to your left! LOVE YOU!
So glad that is was great and you got what you needed from it. I was hoping for the same, next time I guess. Your boys are so funny. Hope they are all feeling better. Love ya, and hope to see you tomorrow.;)
It's times like these I wish I lived closer to you all.
Sounds like a fabulous conference! How great that you could literally take the message home with you and let it intervene with what may have driven the spirit away. Way to go!
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