Opposition in All things. . .

Tonight was Stake Relief Society Enrichment night at my ward building. I had to make special effort to attend since I was juggling grandkids for the next four days. But,I will talk about "Grand-motherhood" another time. Okay?

You know, I really, really appreciate taking a few parcels of time to keep up this blog. It gives me the opportunity to reflect and enjoy the moments that stand out in my day and give me a message to share at the same time. It goes without saying as well, the bonding that is left for my posterity when they may get around to reading this now or later...?

The speaker for the women's meeting I attended was Vivian McConkie Adams. She is obviously the daughter of Bruce R. and Vivian McConkie. I took special note of the announcement that she was coming and kept the time open so I could drink from the fountain of knowledge at the feet of an apostle's daughter.

It felt several times during her lecture, that Elder McConkie was standing there sharing his testimony and wisdom through his daughter. It was an amazing experience. She spoke on Adam and Eve and their role along with their role as likened to us as women, our companions, and in the eternal plan.

If there is only one pearl of knowledge that I could share here, it would be that without the Fall none of us would be here. Adam and Eve were given the commandment to multiply and replenish the earth, but could not without the opposition that entered in to allow the plan to be fulfilled. There would be no life without death.

This subject would be better served in a live discussion to gain all the jewels of this theme. I wrote nine pages of notes in my journal that I take to my meetings. It felt like I was drinking from a well of the most delicious cool clear pure water ever and privileged to drink it by the gallon full.

My bucket was truly filled with the sweet spirit of the Holy Ghost, and of my gratitude for the Savior and his great sacrifice for us all.