Today was an absolutely amazing day! Russ and I received our temple endowments. This has been a long time coming and we have finally arrived at the door of the most holy place on Earth. We are so blessed to have had so may supporters along the way. The song "I love to see the temple" and 'I am going there someday'...finally a reality.
The feelings felt today are somewhat indescribable and understandably so. Some will only understand because they have been there. Others will not and I pray that each of them will accept and be in the same place were were today. How beautiful it was!
Thank you to the sister for walking with me today thru everything! I know that each of the temple workers is exactly where Heavenly Father needs you to be giving the support and guidance to those in need. It will be a day I remember forever.
I want to express my thanks to each of you that were not able to be there but that were instrumental in our day today, but I also can not go without giving special and personal thanks to those there today. A few who have been through some rough times with us and have also been a light of encouragement.
Emilee Ence, you are my driving force and I am honored to have you in my life. I have said this many times but I will always remember the walk up to work when you just blurted out "Are you LDS?" and my response was "Yes, but I am not active." That one question opened up a friendship between us that will never be taken for granted. Your one question led to hours upon hours of gospel talk and the history of my inactivity. From talk about girls camp, missionary work, fasting and praying for others and now primary... You are an amazing woman who I am so blessed to know. I know we will have many more years of talk at the nurses station and cries from our spiritual experiences. I could have hugged you forever today. Thank you! I am so thankful I was able to meet Ryan today!
Chris Leavitt, what a hilarious but yet kind friend of mine. The best escort I could have asked for. From the days of stalking me at Lazy Day to today, you have always been there for encouragement and never giving up on us. I appreciate the effort now although I did not back then. I know we will be lifelong friends and I will always be here to let you know when you are digesting acid! heehee
Drew Leavitt, you deserve to have your own thanks, lol. Russ looks up to you so much and we are so blessed to have you as well in our lives. You have always been there for us and never pressured gospel talk to us when we were not active. It was times that then you touched us the most. Always knowing what to say but with a tender touch. The words your expressed on some 7 years ago "the people in the church are not perfect but the church is" has stayed with us for so long! We remember that when times seemed to have questioned.
Day family- what a huge support you have been in our lives this last year. We love your family and we love the spirit you bring into conversations. We are so lucky to have you in our lives. We are luckier that you still accept us with our craziness!
Bishop Hardy and Suzanne- although quiet, Suzanne, you radiate with spirit. Bishop, never having doubted our commitment this last year, I feel so happy to have you in my life. I feel as though you may be one of the most humble and loving men. The ward is so blessed to have you leading us under direction.
Concoby family, first for me personally- I am so lucky! Susan, my first and best visiting teaching partner. Oh how the spirit is so strong when we meet and I am amazed at the love you bring. Charlie, we have had many conversations, especially since I have been in primary. Undeniably, the ability you have to ease my fears, clam a story sea and know exactly what to say. The discussions of the gospel, the power of prayer and faith and the reliance of a special friendship. Thank you!
Dr. Walker for inviting yourself, heehee and I am so glad you did. Who would have thought that by accepting a job at Mtn View that I would meet some great LDS doctors knowing they are giving some of the most caring bedside medical care.
Christine Shelby- how great it was to be able to have a heart to heart today. Tears cried will always be remembered in my heart. I am always here for you!
Michelle, first let me say that I absolutely care about you! From the bottom of my heart, I am so lucky that we were placed together in primary and I know that this is only the beginning of our friendship. You were in the right place today and the spirit manifested that.
Douglas family, great to have you as a start in our church lives again. Home teachers that are diligent and caring! Never goes unnoticed. For my hair go to lady- the talks that take place in that chair can only lead to greatness.
Graham's- thank you so much for the support today. It meant the world and we know that 2 additional Graham's were there with you in spirit.
Aaron D, how many times have you invited the spirit into our home, provided much needed blessings and been there as a spiritual guidance for our family. From gospel principals to game night: it is always full of enlightenment and knowledge. We love your family (and that cute little girl of yours)
Elder Rogers and Lovell, we are so thankful you were able to spend this day with us. Very few missionaries (as of now) have been able to touch our lives as some of you. You were 2 of them. The love and care you showed to our family from Damian's baptism to random calls now is much loved! Forever in our hearts you will remain.
Sheldon and Charli, you made our day by taking our pictures. We are so lucky to be getting to know you more and more as time goes on and we can not thank you enough for being part of our special day.
Keser's- although seldom one on one time, we had your support and we are so thankful. It just goes to show that the simplest gestures of love is exactly what our Savior wants from each of us.
Deuel family, we have begun to know you a little more and I am lucky to VT Brande. Continued support from your family means the world and we are grateful for both of you. Your kids are so great in primary too!
Livingston's, can I just say a little secret.... I refer for Brother Livingston "as the cutest grandpa". That is with so much love but how 'we in the world of nursing' refer to the cutest elderly. I won't call you that at church...maybe! Joyce, thank you for doing our clothes for today. It meant the world to have your craft be a part of making our lives a little simpler at such a crazy time.
Kristilyn, as we share the world of nursing, I am sure we will continue to share experiences but for today I am so thankful you could be a part of it.
Mom and Ron, you have always known we would return to the place where we should be. Thank you for all the support and love you have shown us along the way. This is only the beginning of the journey of eternity. xoxo
NOW, on to the possible best day in our lives on October 19, 2013 when we will be sealed to one another and Damian for all time and eternity. What a disaster I will be and hopefully will remember to take pictures ahead of time! We hope many more can be there on this most important day in our lives.
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