The Baby Conference

I have had the privilege of attending The Baby Conference in San Antonio, TX last week. At first I thought I had to recap the whole trip, where my children were, the conference, people I met, things I learned, and what I saw. Quickly I realized that it would result in the worlds longest post, if I ever finished it.
Due to the availability of flights we thought we were going to miss the first session. Fortunately for us the program started late and we walked in right when they were beginning the first song! I loved the amount of strollers in the lobby. There were equal amounts of strollers in several places! What a joy and a privilege to be with so many fellow believers who cherish life.

We were blessed to meet Michelle Duggar. She was awarded Vision Forum's Mother of the Year. She was amazing to listen to. I enjoyed her immensely! She was one of the most humble gentle women I have ever met.

The highlight of Kimberly's trip was that when we went to have Michelle sign our book, she remembered Kimberly's name and said that she noticed when Kimberly came in to the conference earlier. That Michelle could pick anyone out in a crowd of 1,700 people is amazing!

The tenderness shown between Michelle and her husband Jim Bob was touching. I was honored to share with them when Michelle was given her Mother of the Year Award and Jim Bob expressed how much he appreciated the sacrifices she has made for their family.

Momm and Kimberly outside of the Convention Center on the Riverwalk.

One of the Speakers Jennie Chancey, said that Kelly from Generation Cedar was in attendance. I LOVE Generation Cedar and was looking for Kelly to meet her, instead I found Kelly Bradrick from Return of the Daughters! If you have not seen that movie, I believe that it should be a priority, even if you do not have any daughters. The vision that is portrayed in this movie is exciting and convicting.

We were fortunate to attend the Special Ladies' Tea with Michelle Duggar located in the Ballroom of the Historic Menger Hotel. The Tea was sold out weeks in advance and was limited so that all attendees could have the opportunity to visit with Michelle Duggar and Beall Phillips. It was fun to have the opportunity to talk with them and share the joys and blessings of raising large families. I felt like I had a small family, at the table where I sat the other women had 9, 10, 11, and 12 children!

Michelle Duggar and my Momm.

The quality of speakers and topics covered at The Baby Conference was second to none! I usually sit toward the front of any meeting I attend, purely because I am easily distracted and it helps me to focus better. One of the sessions touched me to my core and I was 'raw' emotionally. The man in front of me was amazingly compassionate and we had a great conversation, in fact we talked through most of the conference, his wife was an encyclopedia of knowledge packaged in the most understanding woman. Later, I realized he was the MC of The Baby Conference, his name is Adam McManus and he is a Radio Talk Show Host,voted favorite radio personality in San Antonio. I guess I am pretty good at randomly choosing someone to pour my heart out to.
I attended sessions on naming babies, logistics of running a home with a large family, women against feminism, what the Bible says about birth control, The wonders of Embryology, The Hope of Adoption, Child Training, and Preserving the Ideals of Christian Motherhood.

I cannot possibly give you a brief synopsis on each topic without the passion and personalities behind each topic. I will do my best to recap some of the highlights and some of my strongest convictions that have been challenged.