Kim and I had the privilege of attending one of the dedication ceremonies for the new Draper Temple on Friday (March 20). It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for both of us to be there. It was my first temple dedication. Kim had previously attended the rededication of the St. George Temple. This was very special us because we live five minutes from the temple and have been watching it built since the day President Hinckley broke ground. Kim sang in the dedication choir so he was in the Celestial Room with President Monson and President Uchtdorf. The choir was beautiful and it was an experience Kim is so grateful he had. I watched the proceedings via closed circuit television from one of the sealing rooms. I went with Becca Long (one of our neighbors who was baptized a year ago and recently went through the temple for her own endowments). I love to feel the spirit in the temple. I feel close to God there. And yesterday was no exception. We left the rest of the world behind while we dedicated another house to the Lord. We felt honored to be there. I told Kim that before we know it, we'll be back there with Connor and Ian as they prepare for their missions. In the meantime, we are so excited to have a temple so close and commit to go often. It was a day I will never forget!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Draper Temple Dedication
Kim and I had the privilege of attending one of the dedication ceremonies for the new Draper Temple on Friday (March 20). It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for both of us to be there. It was my first temple dedication. Kim had previously attended the rededication of the St. George Temple. This was very special us because we live five minutes from the temple and have been watching it built since the day President Hinckley broke ground. Kim sang in the dedication choir so he was in the Celestial Room with President Monson and President Uchtdorf. The choir was beautiful and it was an experience Kim is so grateful he had. I watched the proceedings via closed circuit television from one of the sealing rooms. I went with Becca Long (one of our neighbors who was baptized a year ago and recently went through the temple for her own endowments). I love to feel the spirit in the temple. I feel close to God there. And yesterday was no exception. We left the rest of the world behind while we dedicated another house to the Lord. We felt honored to be there. I told Kim that before we know it, we'll be back there with Connor and Ian as they prepare for their missions. In the meantime, we are so excited to have a temple so close and commit to go often. It was a day I will never forget!
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We just attended our session. It was truly a great experience. I am jealous that you were in the temple and John is very jealous that Kim was in the choir. The temple is a great blessing in all of our lives.
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