General Conference (4/2/18)

Hello to our wonderful family!

I wanted to share some of my feelings on conference!! I have never felt anything like what I felt the last 2 days. When you looked into President Nelson´s eyes, you could not only feel the spirit, his eyes radiated intense light. I KNOW he is a prophet called of God.

When Elder Bednar was here he said, “Fasten your seat belts, conference is going to be amazing”… that was an understatement!! None of us were prepared for the “whiplash” we received! Can´t wait to watch as the Lord´s work moves forward at an even faster pace than before… great time to be alive.

Now the challenge is to not forget what we all felt the last two days… remember to write down your feelings and read them often!! Look for ways you can serve and love others around you, just as Christ did. Many are hurting and just need someone to show them a little Christ like love. Make it a great week! 

Papa Comments:

I share Gma´s feelings regarding conference. I don´t ever recall a conference like this one. The bar has been raised, the Lord is “hastening His work.” We, as a covenant people, have been taught what we need to do to establish Zion in our homes, communities and, eventually, in the world.

I’ve always had the distinct impression that the millennium wouldn’t be ushered in solely because of cataclysmic events culminating in Christ´s second coming. I’ve always felt that it would be (at least in part) the result of good people of all faiths (throughout the earth) gathering together in places of safety and refuge to live principles of the terrestrial gospel.

As I listened to the Prophet, I too observed the light in his eyes. The Holy Ghost bore witness in my heart and mind of President Nelson´s divine calling, the truthfulness of his counsel, and the wisdom of the changes announced.

As I listened to President Nelson´s concluding comments in the Sunday afternoon session, the thought came to my mind that the suit, tie, hair, counsel and spirit would have been identical if the Savior was presiding. (Well, some of us may have needed to put on sunglasses, but you get what I mean.)

I add my witness to Gma´s that the gospel has been restored in its fulness and the Savior leads this great and marvelous latter-day work through His prophet Russell M. Nelson. How do Gma and I know this? The same way you do. The Holy Ghost confirmed it vividly to our hearts and minds in the spiritual outpouring we all experienced this last Saturday and Sunday.

One of President Nelson´s concluding comments that particularly penetrated my heart was: “Knowing where the seven new temples will be located does nothing for us. Being in the temple more often will.” Twice a month is our minimum goal. We hope you join us.

We love each and every one of you Handerdum Clan members more than words can express. You have blessed our lives eternally. We are grateful to be you parents, grandparents, friends, as well as your brother and sister in Christ.

We look forward to moving forward in faith (jointly with you) to “raise the bar, increase unity and turn up the light” of the gospel to implement the counsel received in General Conference last weekend. 

Love,

Grandma & Papa