Research Paper

For my freshman research paper I have decided to research the link between cancer and exposure to farm chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers. A lot of the research I have found thus far deals with pesticides and the damage it can do to the human body. As I continue my research I will hope to find other links of farming chemicals to human health.
Both of my parents grew up on farms and all of my grandparents have died due to various forms of cancer. My grandparents were all exposed to various chemicals used in farming, and I hope to discover whether this exposure lead to their development of cancer.

General Conference

This recent General Conference was really the first time in my life that I have taken notes on the speakers' talks. I got so much more out of the talks and messages that were given. By taking notes, I found myself searching for the meassages and not just listening to the words. Elder Holland's talk is one I will remember for years to come. I had never felt the spirit touch me in the way it did during his talk. He spoke with so much confidence and I'm sure we could all tell, The Book of Mormon is definitely something he is passionate about.


I also really enjoyed Elder Uchtdorf's talk in priesthood session about work and education. A quote I found interesting was when he said, "When the a wagon gets stuck in the mud, God will more likely bless the man who gets out to push, rather than the one who offers a prayer to (to get unstuck)." Prayer is definitely important, but we also need to know how to work. Elder Uchtdorf also mentioned that, "Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire." I found this quote very inspiring for me as I continue to pursue an education. His words were very encouraging, and I will continue to look back at my notes of conference to remind myself of the direction given to us by the leaders of our church.