Sunday, May 23, 2010

Gila Valley Temple Dedication

Today was a great day! Eric got to attend the 9 am session of the Gila Valley Temple Dedication and Erin and I went to the noon session. We had to alternate sessions because Nate and Zach aren't old enough to attend. It was a beautiful dedication and I am glad that our Stake was able to participate. An interview with the Bishop was required to attend, so Erin got to have her first temple recommend interview.

I was a little sad during the dedication because I saw all the husband and wives sitting together enjoying this special moment and I was sad that Mario couldn't be there. I knew he would want to be there more than anything. But this last 3 months will pass quickly. Seeing the slideshow of the many beautiful temples during the first 30 minutes made me dream of a time when Mario and I are hopefully able to serve a temple mission together.

The boys were well behaved for Eric while I was gone for that 3 hours. Everyone got along really well today and I felt a lot of peace in our home. That reminds me of a promise that I think came from President Eyring today...when we attend the temple, we will have peace and those around us will too. I loved that. I wish there was a temple in Tucson. Then I would go weekly just for that blessing alone!







3 comments:

Lynn & Bill said...

That was special for you and Erin that you were able to attend the Gila Valley Temple dedication together since you weren't able to do it as a familly. It is good spiritual bonding time with Erin.

Melissa said...

Sounds like a great day!

Terri said...

Serving temple missions will be awesome! -Mario