This past Saturday was 1 of 5’s first temple trip. Fortunately Trekky man and I got to go with him. It was such a beautiful experience. I loved seeing all the youth in white…especially my own son dressed in white…in the Lord’s house. Of course I was bawling! Having my child be worthy to go to the temple of the Lord is just the icing on the cake. Between me and my friend Nicole’s tears we could’ve filled the font lol!
This morning as we were getting ready for church I was getting frustrated with the lack of movement coming from my kids. So I was a bit ummm cranky. 1 of 5 was exceptionally calm and helpful this morning. I told him how nice it was to see him this way. Then jokingly I said where did the old 1 of 5 go? He replied I left him at the temple. I was so touched by this. It has been absolutely beautiful to see this change that has come over him ever since we went to the temple. I know that the spirit touched his heart at the temple. I feel so blessed that he has wonderful leaders and teachers at church. I have my struggles with 1 of 5 but I feel so honored to be his mother. He is teaching me many humbling things that I need to learn. What a blessing it is to me to have him in my life.
What a beautiful post! I remember those youth trips to the Temple as such an inspiration for good in my life.
You have an awesome family!
By: Jennifer on March 23, 2009
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By: Beth on March 23, 2009
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He’s 12? When did that happen? You just had him!! That’s going to be such a neat experience when I get to go and see my son(s) doing temple work.
By: Stacey on March 24, 2009
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It really was a sweet experience. I’m so glad I could be there to witness it. That’s really touching what he said about leaving his old self in the temple. How wonderful that he took it seriously. I don’t know why I was bawling so much! I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by the love in that sacred room. I was also empathizing with you and imagining what that must be like to have your baby be so grown up and to watch your husband and child be worthy and willing to perform that ordinance. What a blessing. I can’t wait!
By: Nicole on March 24, 2009
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hmmm
By: Jackie on March 27, 2009
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I nominated you for an award on my blog!
By: Jennifer on March 28, 2009
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