Finding Connections

When I review the experiences I have had in my life I see the chain of events that ultimately make me say “Ah-Ha” Well I am doing it again.I found a connection on my life journey.
In our faith our temples are our places of instruction, a place of service, a place of refuge from the busy problematic world, a place to commune and receive answers to prayers. When Randy and I personally met for the first time last year on Valentine’s Day weekend we took a trip to New York City and did a session with my sister Rachel and her husband at the Manhattan Temple. This was the first time Randy attended the temple since Gayle’s passing and I went twice since Kev’s passing, but found it very difficult to attend. When we went to Manhattan Temple it felt good again and comfortable again. I enjoyed being with Randy at the temple again. Our relationship grew and each time we met together we went to the temple. When I came out to Utah in March we went to the Manti Temple together. When I came out in April for Randy’s son’s wedding we went to the Idaho Falls temple to witness Darrin and Rachel’s marriage. When he came out to Connecticut in June we obtained our marriage license and did a session the Boston Temple. When Randy came out for Marlene’s wedding he helped drive us to the Washington DC Temple and witnessed Marlene and Stephen get married. Then on August 1st we were married in the Boston Temple by my father. On our cross country honeymoon we visited the Kirtland Temple, then we stayed for four days in Nauvoo and did a session in the beautiful Nauvoo Temple.We met many senior couple missionaries with similar circumstances as us who lost their spouses and found each other. To top off the great honeymoon trip we were privileged to have an exclusive tour of the Rexburg Temple by Randy’s mission friend who painted the murals in each session room. We saw each room of the temple and heard about his personal experiences with getting the temple ready and the inspirations behind his paintings. Since we have been married and moved to Utah we have gone to the temple together often.

Then on Monday an announcement was made to build a temple in our neighborhood-two blocks away from our home. This is huge to me since all my life the temple has been my place to go to enjoy the spirit, learn about the gospel, and receive answers to my many prayers. Randy and I have made a temple journey of sorts and we are ready for when the temple is built, and opened for the public to see, then dedicated to the Lord, and the work can commence. I will literally be able to walk to the temple.
Having the blessings of the temple gave me comfort during my darkest times. Now being able to have the temple in my life everyday will be so fulfilling and joyous to me.

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