Holliness to the Lord

Wednesday was our Stake's Annual Day of Sacrifice. It is a day set aside to spend as much time in the Temple as possible. I arrived at the Salt Lake Temple at 7:30 AM and stayed till about 4:00 PM. I decided to fast as well. I figure with everything that is going on in our family right now it would be a good idea. I did some sealings from about 8:00 to 9:05. The endowment sessions are only once an hour on the hour so I had to wait for the 10:00 session. That session went longer than usual because there were so many women in the session. I ended up having to wait for the 1:00 session. I didn't get as much work as I would have liked done, but it was one of the best days anyway. The spirit was so strong in the temple. No where else in the world can you feel so close to our Heavenly Father and his Son. There is something unique about the Salt Lake Temple as well. It is so beautiful inside and has been so intricately detailed even down to the door knobs. The early pioneers put so much work into building their temple. I really enjoyed looking at the paintings and the stained glass. I loved being there and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to take the day off from work and attend.

I know the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the true church. I feel it down to the very marrow in my bones. I have been blessed so abundantly, not because I am anyone special, but because I am a child of God, as all of us are. My Heavenly Father and Saviour really have been there to support me through all of my trials and good times and I know that they are there for me. I am so grateful I can communicate with God through my prayers. I have received so much guidance and help through prayer.

I have gone though a lot in my life. I am sure all of us have in our own way. I haven't felt alone though and in fact my trials have only made me stronger. I am so grateful that I was impressed to do my family history work. I have become closer to my ancestors and the temple work has become so much more meaningful for me. There are times when I feel someone is there watching the work being done and are so happy. I felt that so strongly when I sealed my mother to her parents. I felt her whole family. They seemed to be celebrating the moment! It was wonderful. It has given me a lot of hope for my mother as well. I used to believe if you committed suicide that there was no chance of being accepted into the Celestial Kingdom. I don't believe that anymore. I believe that our Heavenly Father is really more generous, kind and caring then we give him credit for.

I am so grateful for my family too! They are my everything!