So little by little I am going to add a few of the THOUSANDS of pictures that we took on our fantastic visit to Utah.
One of the first things that we did, (other that give grandmas and grandpas lots of hugs), is we went to the Oquirrh Mountain temple open house. It was amazing! I was so excited to take the kids because going to the temple is such a family effort for us. From when we lived in Maine to living in New York and now here in Texas we have always had to plan well to make it to the temple but we have been so blessed.
The last few times, to save on our babysitting budget for date night, Jaron and I have taken the kids to the temple with us and then we just take turns going inside while the other one watches the kids. It has been so tender to watch the kids grow in a pure love of the temple and supporting Jer and I going together. Although it is a challenge is an even greater blessing and I mean that whole-heartedly. Heavenly Father knows, with all faults, and we know there are many, we love the temple. Our entire family.
Walking into the Celestial room with my children I wept. They looked around in innocent awe and Miaja said to me in a whisper, "now I know why you love to come in here so much mommy!"
I do love to go into the temple. It has served as a refuge from "the storm" of life and it has solidified my testimony that God loves me and He loves each one of us.
I echo the words that my children love to sing, "I love to see the temple..., for the temple is the house of God. A place of love and beauty."
3 comments:
Beautiful pictures, sounds like a ton of fun. I love to see the temple.
I am crying. I loved it there too. I miss you guys.
I loved this entry, Christy! I know how much you love the temple. When we arrived in Sydney our first day, I was feeling a little overwhelmed and we were driving down the street and came upon the temple. It was such a powerful moment for me. I felt such peace. We of course pulled over and walk onto the grounds and I rememeber looking at my little family and just crying. It is a beautiful place. It has been such a huge anchor in my life too. :)
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