What I Learned In General Conference: How I Felt About Participating in a Solemn Assembly

I absolutely hate being sick, especially when that sickness falls on General Conference weekend (in fact I'm still sick with this darn cold as I write this). I constantly had to get up to blow my nose, or I would fall asleep because I could not keep my eyes open for most of the talks. However, I couldn't keep my head up for most of the conference, I felt a surge of strength as President Eyring had each quorum and group stand to vote in the members in the Quorum of the Twelve and the new president, President Nelson.

When the Relief Society was called to stand, I felt overwhelming tears coming to my eyes as we sustained the new President of the church. When that feeling came to me, I knew without a doubt that President Nelson was meant to be leading us here today, to lead and guide us, and I am grateful we have such a strong leader who is faithful and knowledgeable.  There is no doubt in my mind that he wasn't meant to be here with us when we need Him most in this world.

I know that sustaining a new prophet was of upmost importance.

I know that everyone who spoke in conference was from divine inspiration.

I will try my hardest to follow and study these words that were spoken last Sunday. I will try to grow and learn from these teachings so I can stay close to the Savior and gospel.

I know that even in my "sickness" state standing to sustain President Russell M. Nelson was the most important thing I could have done during General Conference. Even though I've been around for three decades, this is the first time I remember sustaining a new Prophet, Seer and Revelator.

What a special time we live in.