This year was particularly significant. After President Hinckley passed away, President Thomas S. Monson was ordained the new prophet of the church. Since this is the first General Conference at which President Monson has presided as president of the church. Because of this reason we sustained him and the other officers of the church different than we usually do. We sustained them all through a solemn assembly instead of a general assembly. It was very moving for me to witness all the different quorums and auxiliaries of the church sustaining all the officers as a group of members. Being part of the Relief Society and standing together with other women of the church helped me feel like my sustaining of the officers really matters. The spirit was so very strong during this moment that I could hardly hold back the tears.
It is such a blessing to have the availability of a modern-day prophet to guide us and give us the strength to survive the hard times of this life. President Monson definitely has a new mantle from God. He is truly the leader of this church and will guide the church as we accomplish great things! He and his counselors are inspiring and I'm grateful for a second day of conference to listen to our leaders.
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