I Love To See the Temple - Blogged by JME

Recently, my family was able to go through the BC Temple during the open house prior to it being dedicated (dedication date is Sunday, September 23, 2012).  It was so beautiful inside and out and N8 and I are excited to be able to go to that temple together after the dedication to serve others and feel the spirit. 

I love to see the temple.  I'm going there someday to feel the holy spirit to listen and to pray.  For the temple is a house of God a place of love and beauty.  I'll prepare myself while I am young.  This is my sacred duty.  I love to see the temple.  I'll go inside someday to covenant with my Father.  I'll promise to obey.  For the temple is a holy place where we are sealed together.  As a child of God I've learned this truth:  A family is forever. 

After walking through the temple, we enjoyed walking around the grounds.  It was covered in flowers, apple trees, and other trees and plants that beautified the area and made it very enjoyable and peaceful.

When we met my parents at the temple, my dad picked up June Bug and held on to her the whole time.  He sure loves that baby girl.  She slept in his arms so peacefully until we were finished.  She woke up while we were outside but stayed so good until she got hungry.  He continued to hold her and comfort her even though she was fussy.  She loved trying to reach up and grab at his mustache.  It looks like she is going to be Bapa's girl.

I'm so grateful that we have the Lord's temples here on the earth to bind us to our families for eternity.  I'm so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who has made it possible for us to be reunited with our loved ones, that death is not the end, nor is it a final farewell.  I'm grateful to be sealed to my best friend and that our little June Bug will be ours forever.