Oquirrh Mountain Temple Dedication

What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday! Today was the dedication of the new Oquirrh Mountain Temple. Such a wonderful experience!
I was able to take both Preston and Jaida to attend. It was so nice! We are such a blessed people, and I am so proud to be a member of the church.
There are so many things in the world today that can pull you in all directions. I feel so grateful to know that my life has purpose, that there is a plan set up for all of us, and there is so much more to look forward too. I love the temple, and we are so blessed to be surrounded by so many. Attending this meeting once again strengthened my testimony. I know my Heavenly Father loves me, and he has laid out a plan for me to return and live with Him again.
I felt the spirit so strong today. It made me miss Eric, but at the same time reminded me once again that no matter where he is at the moment, we are an eternal family. I am so grateful for that knowledge. I knew when I was very young that I wanted to get married in the temple. I let nothing stand in my way. I am so thankful I found a worthy man with my same values willing and able to take me there over 12 years ago.
I pray that I can make good choices, and continue to live worthy to attend there often. Attending the temple is one of the greatest blessings we can receive on this earth. We just have to take advantage of it.
One of the messages today talked about how we have nice homes with all the accomodations for living. We have rooms for eating, rooms for sleeping, rooms for television and recreation. We need a room for the Savior! Make sure He is in our homes. Make sure there are pictures on the walls depicting our beliefs, and representing who we are and our faith. Have reminders of the standards we have set for ourselves so we don't get lost in the shuffle.
I know simplicity is one of the keys to being happy, but when we include the Savior we only increase that happiness!

Flashback Friday!

Several years ago Eric and I were able to go to the new (at the time) Billings Montana Temple and do some temple work with his family.

We all got to take part in an ordinance, and it was a great experience. Plus, it's always fun to go to a new temple!

Draper Temple Open House

Like many of you in the valley we were able to attend the Draper Temple Open House today. It was such a neat experience, and I felt like my kids really could sense the reverence, and special spirit felt there. I was amazed how strongly I felt that we ALL needed to be there together to experience it. Just another testimony builder that families can be together forever thanks to these wonderful buildings!

It is times like this that remind us why we're here, where we are going, and our purpose here on earth. We are also blessed to know where we are going after this life, and that there is a place and divine purpose in all things.