I have been thinking a lot the past couple of days of how blessed I am for the life I have and for the people in it. Jeremy and I have made it a goal again this year to go to the temple at least once a month if not more. So far, we are 100%! Actually a little bit more because there was a month or two we went more than once. It's actually gotten to the point where people at work know I'm going to the Temple when I am dressed up. I'm glad that people know I love to go to the Temple. My mother in law sent a powerpoint to me and I enjoyed it a lot. (I can not figure out a way to put it on here because it is a powerpoint but if you want me to email it to you I can. Just send me your email address in a comment or something and I'll be more than happy to. It's worth watching. )
It basically talks about how the world is becoming more and more chaotic and dark. The pictures of the temples on it are absolutely stunning and the message is powerful. Our temples will be and are now a refuge from the outside world. They are a safe haven and a place to go to forget about all the darkness and evil around us. I have definately noticed a huge difference in my life, my marriage and my happiness as I have made it a point to attend the temple. Not that my life was not happy before because it was, but regularly attending the temple has some how made a wonderful life and marriage....amazing.
I know that dark and terrible things are happening in the world today and how grateful am I to be able to have somewhere to go for complete protection from that awful dirty world. The temple has been my source of happiness in this time when Satan has taken hold of so many people. He is so very real and is trying so hard to tear families apart. But I know that going to the temple is the one place he will not be. And everytime I go, I feel that a little bit of it comes home with me which makes it so much easier to live the gospel and stay away from the temptations of everyday life.
I am so very grateful for the wonderful husband that I have. He is my rock that I lean on for everything. How wonderful it is to know that I can be with him for ETERNITY! (Which isn't even long enough if you ask me!) Going to the temple with him is my most favorite thing to do. There is nothing better in the world and I am so glad that he has the strong desire to go to the temple as well. 
And there is nothing better than being married to a man who has and honors his priesthood. It has been a huge blessing in our life together. I can not imagine my life without that wonderful blessing and power.
And of course, we are so grateful for our families. I love living so close to both mine and Jeremy's families. We are able to do so much with both of them and I love doing that. Their love, support and advice are priceless to us. We love them and are grateful to be sealed to them FOREVER!
6 comments:
I'm glad you are focusing on something that makes you truly happy! :)
i wish we went to the temple more.. Me and Katie used to try to go once a month, but never did. We really need to make it more of a goal. Maybe you've inspired us to do that! You set a great example.. just remember that everyone around you see's that.. it may not be for awhile before they realize it.. but one day they will....
Kristie and I were talking the other day about all our great memories and our temples trips came up. Kristie, Jer, David, me, and sometimes others used to do baptisms once a month and it was great sharing it with friends and growing together. We talked a little about starting that up again, would you guys be interested?
I just read Jessi's comment, and was going to say the same thing. Wouldn't it be fun to get a temple group together and go to different temples? I would love it. I'm so glad that we have temples and the gospel in our lives. I cant imagine where we'd be without them!!!
That was an amazing post! You guys are such great examples. It was so good to see you guys on Tuesday!!!
Thanks for your comment and now I can look at your blog.The Temple is a wonderful place for us to be we try to go with the ward once a month,My email is ddkemple@comcast.net.
You guys are so cute & I loved your post. It seems that temples are getting more and more important with each passing day. And General Conference impressed that even more upon me. We seriously need to get together sometime. Maybe we can go to the temple and to dinner! :)
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