Fooling, Flowers & Following

It’s been a while since I’ve blogged. I debated on whether or not to even continue now that I have officially finished my class. But now that I have so many dedicated followers, I just couldn’t bring myself to let my account go inactive.

And what a better day to begin a new chapter of blogging then April Fool’s Day- a day of the year dedicated to making people feel foolish… How uplifting…

Each year millions of pranksters all over the world fool people with hoaxes, funny jokes and all around good natured humor.. Or is it?

April Fool’s Day also known in other countries as “All Fool’s Day” has actually been around since 1392, and was inspired by a book. Imagine that!

This year’s April Fool’s day festivities included a morning trip to the gym, then home to clean every inch of our apartment, and lastly, grocery shopping. No pranks to be reported… YET. But I’m sure I’ll pull some kind of shenanigan out of my sleeve. Shhh! Don't tell Jared...

In addition to the flowers and the fooling that comes along with the beginning of April, the saints of the world are blessed with a semiannual General Conference- The first of two conferences where we get to listen to the guidance of the Prophet and General Authorities of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  General Conference is such an exciting time for me! Listening to the words of the leaders of our church brings such an unmatchable spirit.

President Monson said, “Noah had the unwavering faith to follow God’s commandments. May we ever do likewise. May we remember that the wisdom of God ofttimes appears as foolishness to men; but the greatest lesson we can learn in mortality is when God speaks and we obey, we will always be right”. 

I encourage you to follow God’s commandments and listen to direction we receive this General Conference.  At times we are asked by prophets during General Conference to make sacrifices, or to change old ways of thinking, or to expand our vision. We know that when we choose to follow their guidance and do what they ask of us, we are blessed and others will be blessed through us.

I hope you all enjoy General Conference this weekend. I know I will!