I Love to See the Temple

I love the temple. Most of all, I love the Mount Timpanogos, Utah Temple because that is where Scott and I were married for all eternity, but I love all temples. They stand as houses of our Lord Jesus Christ, who by his sacrifice has made eternity of any kind possible. Temples are so beautiful. But what's more, they are made even more beautiful by the amazing ceremonies performed therein. On Saturday, May 31st, Scott and I were able to attend the wedding of our two good friends: Nick and Tabitha. They were sealed in the Jordan River, Utah Temple, and it was so emotional! As we were there for that sacred ceremony, I thought back to a couple months ago when we were in that same position. The feelings overwhelmed me several times throughout the day, and I'll admit I cried a few times out of joy for them, as well as the complete happiness and love that I felt toward my husband Scott. I know he felt overwhelmed but happy as well. The day was amazing, and the spirit dwelt there all day. I hope a lot of Nick's family that aren't members of the LDS church felt the spirit of the Lord and were touched by the love between Nick and Tabitha. It was just such an amazing day.

Along the same lines, there are two new temples being built here in the Salt Lake Valley: the Oquirrh Mountain Temple in Bluffdale (I think) and the Draper Temple in Draper (obviously). They are both on hills on either side of the valley as you are driving south toward the point of the mountain, and it is just so cool to be able to look all around you and see temples from every direction. You can just see the Draper Temple from Scott's parents' backyard right through the trees. It is so beautiful! Seeing all these temples also overwhelms me sometimes, and especially when I'm driving with Scott I just want to burst into song with the Primary Children's song "I Love to See the Temple." Paul Cardall does a wonderful version of this song on the piano which was included on our wedding CD if you were lucky enough to get one! :) I can't wait until they are finished! I wonder if one of them will become my new favorite! But like I said, all temples, no matter their shape, size, location, or decoration, are houses of our Lord once they are dedicated through the power of the Priesthood. They are all so gorgeous-- all 126 of them! Wow!