Jack's First Time at General Conference

Since Jack turned 8 shortly after the April General Conference, this was the first opportunity he's had to attend a session.  I sang in the morning session, so Ben, Jack and I drove up together early this morning (leaving the house at about 6:45).  I went to get changed and rehearse with the choir, and Ben and Jack walked a couple of blocks to meet one of Ben's mission companions and his family for breakfast before the session started.  Jack was particularly excited about the breakfast, but said he was looking forward to conference too.

When the session was over, Jack said that his favorite thing about conference was working on the blank book I'd included in a little bag I put together for him, but that's okay.  We had a conversation on the way to Salt Lake this morning and I told him I really wanted him to pay attention to his feelings while he was at conference.  Tonight he told me that while he was there he felt happy, calm, and quiet.  Incidentally, I felt those exact same things during the session.

As much as I gripe about living in Utah and being so far from the majority of our family (and the beach), I recognize what an incredible blessing it is to be able to participate in things like this!  What a privilege to attend General Conference and the other wonderful events that take place in this area!