Inevitable Light

I had the opportunity to attend Time Out For Women in Cincinnati this past weekend with a number of friends.  It's my first time going and it was incredible!  It's an inspirational conference for women.  I don't know what I was expecting, but it was so much better than what I had in mind. 

Favorite Music:
Jenny Oaks Baker performed.  I had never heard her play the violin in person before.  I don't even know how to describe how incredible she was.  She played a classical version of Everybody Hurts by REM and she had everyone in tears.  It was crazy.  My jaw dropped several times while she was playing.  Wow!!

Favorite Speaker:
Laurel C. Day:  She's the vice president of product at Deseret Book.  She married at age 40 and instantly became a stepmother to 4 boys.  She talked about the Lord being able to fill the desires of our heart- not that he necessarily gives us what we want, but that if we sincerely trust in the Lord he will make what we have be enough - that it will become the desires of our heart. 

Fun moment:
I heard someone calling out my maiden name.  I was nine hours away from my home town, but I ran into 2 good friends of my mom and also a friend I grew up with.  It's such a small world!

I came away from this experience really wanting to improve myself and do a better job with my children and calling.  I most definitely want to go next year if I have the opportunity.