Our kids haven't seen the inside of a temple before. When my brother, Jeff, got married in Salt Lake last December the kids waited in the waiting room inside the temple. It was loud and full of people waiting for wedding parties. Afterward, Leah said, "I didn't think the temple would be like that." I told her that the real temple isn't like that at all. It's still and quiet and peaceful and so very beautiful. Needless to say, Brad and I were excited to give her (and Lainy and Sam) a real temple experience.
It was pouring rain and COLD, but we dashed from our car to the tents outside the temple. We watched a beautiful video explaining what Mormons believe about temples. I loved the part where Elder Holland says, "I don't know how to speak about heaven without my wife and my children. It would not be heaven for me. You can say that's wishful thinking. You can say that you love each other and you've gotten cozy hear on Earth... It's a lot more than that."
As we were about to enter the temple, Sister Anderson (one of our old Sister Missionaries) came running over! She looked so good and so happy. It was great to see her.
I felt teary the whole time we were in the temple. Volunteers in each room spoke about the significance of the room and what was done there. It's such a beautiful temple. Very Colonial.
As we stood in the Celestial Room, I grabbed Brad's hand and choked back tears. What a sweet feeling to be there with our little family. We gathered the children around us and promised each other that we'd all make it back there sometime.
I'm so glad we made the drive. I'm grateful for temples and so grateful for the covenants Brad and I have made there that bind our family forever. My heart is full. I love these people.
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