Temple Day

Monday, March 15, 2010

Well, I had better post about my experience this past weekend before I forget all the things I felt going through the temple for the first time. I pretty much was a nervous wreck all the way to the temple and while we were waiting to go in. I don't know why. Maybe because I was scared I would say or do something wrong and they would toss me out. HAHA. But we made it on time and got all of my paperwork in order. The ceremony itself was beautiful. People always say it's not what you expect. And so I tried going in with an open mind and such. Yeah, didn't help - it totally was not anything like I had imagined. HAHA. But it was wonderful. And the spirit was glowing all around us. Josh's sister Heidi was my escort so she was there helping me, and other temple workers too. The whole experience was very very wonderful, and I only fudged one part that got me a little embarrassed. But again, it was great. I was so lucky to have so many family members there to experience it with me. Most of Josh's family were able to attend, including Heidi and Jordan, Darin and Chandra, Jamie and Jake, his parents, his grandpa and his aunt Sherri. My grand parents also were able to attend which was very special to me. I didn't know my grand parents well when I was younger, but in the last 6 years or so we have become close, and I am very grateful to that. I think the church is something that we have in common that brings us closer together. One funny thing did happen while in the Temple. There was a man whose tummy must have been upset. The guys were all choking on the fragrant air around them. Josh ended up burying his nose in his sleeve and it got too warm and he got a bloody nose. YIKES! We will need to bleach his temple clothes. HAHA. Overall, my first time going through the Temple was amazing. There are so many blessings and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be there and have those blessings received. When we came out it was a blizzard, so I will have to take a picture the next time we go. :)