Well, the cat is out of the bag. Those of you who know have been bugging me to post about this, so here it is:
I am speaking at BYU Women's Conference this year.
Shocked? I know, I was too.
You may be asking how I got roped into this? You see, I have this friend. Well, she's technically my mom's friend, but she's my friend too. She lived 2 houses away from us in the ward I grew up in. I used to babysit her kids and she was my personal progress leader in Young Women's. Well, now she's on the Women's Conference board. She called my mom last summer and said, "I've been thinking about Cami for months, do you think she'd speak?"
Of course, my mother was thrilled to accept for me.
So, there it is. I'm speaking and I'm totally nervous. I know my talk will come and Heavenly Father will help me know what he wants me to say. I am confident of that. I know that generally, it is the overall feeling and spirit of Women's Conference that inspires, uplifts and encourages women. I don't expect to give this grandiose talk that will change people's lives or give a speech that they'll remember for rest of their lives. But, I am also very aware of the fact that there might be 1 or 2 people in my audience who really need to hear what I have to say. So, I am definitely feeling the pressure.
Your prayers are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for all the support and kindness and pep-talks I have received thus far.
21 comments:
You'll do great Cami! And I'm not shocked that you got asked to speak because your an amazing person. Just be yourself and you'll do great, the times that I've heard you speak in church and r.s you've always spoke from your heart. I think you'll touch more then a couple of people at this conference.
What a great experience you are having, I know you will do an awesome job, you were asked to do this for a reason and you don't know who will benefit from it. Keep us updated on how it all goes! Good luck!!
Whoa!! That is some exciting news!!! What a great opportunity it is to be able to do this.
That is exciting! You will be great! You ARE great!
So not surprised. You are perfect for this!! I wish I could be there to support you!!
That is awesome. I wish I could be there to here it. Maybe you can put it on here!
I have never desired to go to women's conference, until now.
You will do fantastic and inspire way more than 1 or 2. Come on Cami, do you still not realize that you are incredible woman and roll model?
I love you tons.
Wow! I am so excited for you. What a great opportunity, and what a bunch of lucky women. You'll do fantastic- you are an exemplar woman. Can't wait for you to e-mail out a copy for those who can't attend :)
Wow that is so exciting, You will do awesome. I wish I could be there to hear you. I always loved hearing you during your lessons at church. Good Luck!!!
I wish I were going this year to hear you. Brooke and I went last year and loved every talk we heard! You are going to do wonderfully and inspire many women. I'll be thinking of you. Would love to hear what you're speaking about...
What an AMAZING experience for you! I wish I could be there to hear you speak! Maybe you could post your talk on your blog when you are done? :) Good luck! You will do great!
So living out of the country I have no idea when BYU Women's conference is...I'd love to hear you speak! You will do fabulous!
Congratulations Cami! That is awesome. When is it anyway? I didn't plan on going this year I am far too pregnant and uncomfortable! How are you anyway?
You will do so great! What a wonderful experience!
My Dad always gave me this advice when I was asked to speak:
1- Your Mom will always love you.
2- The bishop (or in this case - whoever asked you to speak) will always tell you that you did well - because they don't want to burn bridges.
3- Most people won't remember what you said by next week.
#3 always gets a laugh. The reality is that you will do well and surely touch someone's life for the better. Do Good - Have Fun!!
Wow Cami! That is SO cool!
That is awesome! You are an amazing person. You'll do GREAT!!!
good luck, i know you will do great! i wish i was going!
That is fantastic!! You will be in my prayers.
How awesome is this?! I wish so much I could have been there to hear you! Do they post the talks online? I'd love to see it!
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