Special Stake Conference

Elder Patrick Kearon

Today we had a special Stake Conference and got a new Stake Presidency.  President Hatch and President Holladay have been struggling with major health issues for the last few years.  So, today, they got released, along with President (Uncle) Martinez.  They each spoke and hearing President Holladay speak was such a blessing.  His body may be failing, but his mind and spirit are so strong.  Cali was so touched by his words, she made him a card and was able to give it to him at the end of conference.  A new Presidency was called.  Mark Baliff is our new Stake President.  Brothers Vongswad and Penrod are his counselors.  It was such a spiritual meeting and we got to hear from 2 General Authorities.
We heard from Elder W. Mark Bassett and Elder Patrick Kearon.  Elder Kearon was the concluding speaker.  I loved his talk and his English accent.  Following the meeting.  We lined up to shake his hand.  Our whole family got to shake his hand and talk to him a little.  He is awesome!  My kids were so excited (so was I), that we shook the hand of someone who (probably) has shaken the Prophet's hand.  It was an incredible experience!