Here we stand in the freezing cold, still feeling the warmth of the love of God and the Savior for us in the temple. A great day, one to be remembered always.
Draper Utah Temple
Today was a wonderful day to have spent time in one of the temples. The occasion was for family and close friends to wish well, one of my grandsons as he had the privilege of attending for the first time.
He is getting ready for his mission, newly called to serve in the Madagascar Mission, on the other side of the world. It was heart warming to see four generations represented there together in one place, the holy temple.
My grandson, Kris, his father, Hank--his Grandpa Lynn, and great-grandfather, Bestafar, his maternal grandparent and great-grandfather. He chose to go to the Draper Utah, Temple. It is such a milestone in Kris' life and one that most all parents look forward to their own children embracing the blessings of the temple bestowed upon them, and to receive their temple endowment.
It is a very sacred, meaningful experience, in a nutshell. The connection of linking heaven and earth is the best way to explain.
It was a unifying experience to be together in one place and celebrate the coming of age for Kristopher. He looks so young and yet he is ready to go serve the Lord for two years. It amazes me as I have watched his father, and uncles go forth to serve.
It seems that they go out as young boys, and they come back MEN! The experiences they gain in those two years is mind boggling. How blessed we are for making those sacrifices that make it possible for missionaries to serve wherever they are called to do so. May God bless our missionaries, I pray.
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