Time Out For Women

This weekend I had the amazing opportunity to travel with a few friends to Cincinnati and attend Time Out For Women.  It was so worth the trip!  I'm so glad I was able to go. I'm so glad my wonderful husband was willing to watch the kids and give me a weekend away!  We left Friday afternoon and got there just in time. Friday night we heard from Wendy Watson Nelson, the wife of Elder Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve, as well as Sheri Dew, and music from both Hilary Weeks and Jenny Oaks Baker.  Saturday we heard more music from Hilary Weeks, and the speakers were S. Michael Wilcox, Kim Nelson, Emily Watts, and Kris Belcher.  Every single speaker was so good!  I laughed, I felt the spirit, I was inspired, uplifted, and edified.  I learned so much about being a better mom, wife, friend, and daughter of God. 

The theme was "Sweet Assurance", and throughout the weekend, we were asked to ponder what is one thing I know no matter what.  I would like to share some of the things I was reminded of that I know no matter what. 

I have the sweet assurance that my Savior loves me and that He died for ME.

I have the sweet assurance that when life gets difficult, I can remember that there is someone Who walked before me, and someone who walking with me.

I have the sweet assurance that He feels my sorrows.  He doesn't just know and understand, but He feels my sorrows.

I have the sweet assurance that Heavenly Father has entrusted His choice spirits in my care.

I have the sweet assurance that Heavenly Father will not give me more than I can handle with my Savior's help.

I have the sweet assurance that if I give what I can, He will take that and use it to bless others.

I have the sweet assurance that I am a Daughter of God  

and so much more!  I have about 20 pages full of notes from the weekend of all I learned and I wish I could share it all with you!

I am so thankful for the knowledge I have of my Father in Heaven, and that He gives us great opportunities like Time Out For Women to remind us of all that we believe! I hope that this weekend makes me a better person.   If Time Out For Women comes anywhere even remotely near you, I would highly recommend you find a way to be there.  I promise you it will be worth it. 

Me, Heather, Janelle, Stacey, and Jennifer