BYU's Women's Conference: Busy Hearts & Hands

While at WC, 

waiting in line:

"we came, we saw, we conquered!"

There are so many interesting classes,

it's not hard to find one

worth waiting in line for--

there's about 10-12 different classes offered

every hour and a half.

 We got in line early for the one about communicating with our children.

As you can see, we were pretty early--

you just get in line, have a seat, and hang out, have a snack, visit with others, 

whatever.

 This painting got my attention:

 Do you recall the bible story about this?  It's always been one of my favorites.
When one of the classes we wanted to take was too full,
we headed over to the BYU Bookstore
and hung out with the many artists and authors there
signing their many works.
One of which was Howard Lyon.
We got to hear all about his latest art called
Mary Kept All These Things.
and how it tied to
The Light of the World-
notice the two paintings
share the same shroud--
it first belonged to Mary,
and in having Jesus wear it
in the other picture,
the artist simply reminds us
that just as He is the Son of God,
He is also the son of Mary.
My heart just melted.
And just standing there,
listening to the story behind the art
that an associate shared with us,
was a spiritual experience--
seriously.
~

Compared to our snowy spring in Colorado, Utah was in full bloom.

In fact, Colorado had a major snow storm while we were gone.  

The Springs got 6 inches of snow!

 Aside from the talks/classes

there are ongoing opportunities to participate

in Service Stations:

one of which was making greeting cards

for local hospices and Ronald McDonald houses.

 Also, the creation of both Adult and Child Cold Care packs:

 As well as educational kits, hygiene kits, baby blankets, booties, and knit hats...

 And this one that we jumped in to help; several thousand fleece blankets that would be delivered to local hospitals, orphanages, social services, Catholic Charities, and women and children's shelters:

Above the fabric is being cut into little rows for tying.

 Ya just grab a seat and start tying the ends...

Almost done!

We went back the next day

to finish off the 

2000 yards of donated fleece.

We didn't miss any classes while doing this either,

because there was a class on the other side of 

this gym,

and we got to listen to it.

It's one thing to go on a trip

and enjoy yourself,

it's another to also jump in

and make a difference for others.