Thanks to DJ for providing the visual for my comments (19 June 2009).I enjoyed the Oquirrh Mountain dedication on 23 August. I was sitting there next to my eternal sweetheart, taking notes, and having thoughts. I want to share some of my notes then some comments. My intent is to provide some thoughts that are uplifting and hopefully make us feel good for what we have been given.
(Sister Allred) When we become covenant people by entering the temple, we receive immediate and future blessings. Because of all of the symbolism, there is much to be learned by the spirit. Come often so your vision of light and truth can increase. (Elder Sybrowsky) Make sure all of our ancestors are accounted for. Don't postpone their or your blessings. (Elder Zwick) The feeling of the temple is a feeling you always want with you. May the fire of the covenant burn in us. (Elder Ballard) Do all we can to make temple attendance regular. Don't loose sight of what we learn in the temple (Satan will try to lull us away.) (Pres. Monson) Visit the temple regularly -- come frequently. Have a picture of the temple in every bedroom. In our busy lives (he mentioned golf and other pastimes), let us have time for the Savior of the world.
It was in Elder Zwick's talk that I made a note that even with my cast, I can go to the temple. Louise and I went last Saturday and I made it around OK so I thought "I can do this!" Yesterday was a good day-- I got to the temple at 7:55 AM and left at 5:10 PM. I went to the 8:30, 10:30, and 1:00 endowment sessions then did sealings for an hour at 3:15. The only help I needed was for someone to take my lunch tray to my table and after I was finished. I really enjoyed the day. I don't know that I learned a lot about the symbolism but I did better appreciate the atonement of Jesus Christ and his love for each one of us. I love to do sealings because the promises for those people that have been waiting so long were also given to Louise and I and to each one of our sweet family. The blessings are real, the sealing power is evident, and my greatest desire is for all of us to be together in purpose now and joined as an eternal unit forever. Thanks for your many efforts and faithfulness in bringing all of this to pass. Dad.
