I love when it is time for General Conference. I am always ready to be rejuvinated by the spirit and counsel I receive. This was a conference anticipating the new apostle. I just knew that it was going to be Elder Neil L. Andersen, John's uncle. It seems lots of others had that same feeling. I feel so blessed to knew him. John and I were lucky enough to be sealed by Elder Andersen in the Salt Lake Temple. He is an amazing man. I always enjoy the stories he tells us about the prophets. It makes those men so real. He is such a great speaker.
One experience or memory with Elder Andersen was almost exactly three years ago on Easter. He dedicated the temple grounds for the ground breaking at the Twin Falls Temple. We had Stake Conference in Carey the next day and he was coming. I was privileged enough to have him, his wife, grandma Andersen, my in-laws and several other family members come to our house for Easter dinner after. I had been having contractions the night before with my fourth baby even though I wasn't due for several weeks. I didn't want any one to know I wasn't feeling so hot in fear they wouldn't come. We drove to Carey in a blizzard (remember it is EASTER...love Idaho springs). As I sat through conference the painful contractions came back. I got up and walked around. A few seconds after coming back to my seat, the Stake President stood and looking right at me said, "Now we would like to hear Sister Caroline Andersen bear her testimony". What a great experience. We have learned that if Elder Andersen is visiting and sitting on the stand, watch out you might be called on. Carter was born the next day.
In the news conference, I loved the answer he gave about there being MANY men worthy and able to serve in this capacity but that it is a calling from God. They do not seek it.
I hope through his even busier schedule now, our family will still get to have great experiences and memories with this amazing new apostle who was called of God.
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