Living in eastern Washington, the Bedoyas have long been able to view general conference at home via the Internet or satellite broadcast. But instead, the family has always pulled on their Sunday best and drove to the local meetinghouse to watch each conference session, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow members.

"It has helped us be in the right frame of mind," explained mother Lisa Bedoya.

The Bedoyas again observed their conference tradition this year -- albeit with a bit longer drive. The family of six climbed into their minivan and made the 11-hour trip from Pasco, Wash., to the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. There they listened to the words of apostles and prophets in the company of thousands.

Seeing President Thomas S. Monson and his fellow leaders take their presiding seats before each session "gave me goose bumps," said father Alex Bedoya, a church convert.

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