I Love To See The Temple

"I love to see the Temple, I'm going there someday..."
and my someday has come!!

I went through the Logan Temple last night and received my endowments on Friday, November 14th! It was a wonderful night that I could never adequately put into words. I was a bit nervous, but felt so calm both at the same time. I will never forget my 1st experience in the House of the Lord. I know Michelle and my Grandpa Hansen were both there, amongst many others I'm sure. I chose this day as a way of remembering my Grandpa Hansen on his one year death anniversary, as well as my Great-Grandma Johnston's birthday.

I had my Mom as my Escort and it was an experience I'm sure neither of us will ever forget. My Aunt Brenda and Uncle Randy were there, as well as May Dawn and Tim. I long and pray for the day that Shaun and I can be sealed with our kids as an Eternal family! I have to have faith that by my example, I can lead the way.

Me, Mom, Aunt Brenda, Uncle Randy

On top of a beautiful evening, I walk to the front desk to pick up my camera and I look over in the waiting room and not only is Shaun, Lindsay and Haddie waiting for me (which I knew would be there) but my Taylor and Hollie were there waiting also! Talk about tear jerker. I just can't put into words the amount of excitement and love I felt when seeing all of them. Poor little Hollie thought I was crying because I was mad that her and Taylor came. I wish my Kambri could have been there too, but by the time I got out it was already past her bedtime which would've made for a cranky girl to take out to eat. Through this whole preparing experience and just over the last 24 hours, we have shared many valuable talks about the Temple that I hope will impress upon them the importance of the Temple and being married there when the time comes.

We took some pictures outside (terrible quality mind you, I've posted the better ones- and it was quite chilly) and then went to dinner at Sizzler.

Our Family (Minus Kambri)

My family, Mom, Lindsay & niece Hadley, Aunt Brenda & Uncle Randy

This picture was taken really quickly with my cell phone and doesn't do either justice. Aunt Brenda and Uncle Randy gave me the book called, "If the Savior Stood Beside Me"- absolutely beautiful book. Shaun and the kids, and Lindsay and her family gave me a beautiful glass cube with the Logan Temple inside it and it goes on a rotating light. It's beautiful as well! And my Mom bought all my temple clothes for me! I wasn't expecting ANYTHING, but thank you so much. I will forever have things to remind me of my special day.

I have set the goal to go to the temple once a month and to always have a current recommend. I have worked extremely hard to get to where I am, and because of that I will never take for granted my standing in the Church and many blessings that are mine! I feel such a thirst for knowledge right now and to more fully learn and understand the teachings both in the Gospel and the Temple. I am so thankful for the peace that the Gospel brings into my life! I hope and pray that by my example that I can help in showing the way for other family members as well. Thanks to everyone who has been such a support in my journey!