Saturday, January 17, 2009

Temple Day

This morning, Jay and I went to the Temple. It is our ward Temple day but we had to go earlier so my grandparents could go later and someone would be here to take care of Grandma Mackay.
I had a really great experience today. I did the work for my great grandmother's cousin. From what I know, she wasn't happy with things in her life and had a hard time so she decided to commit suicide. The spirit I felt, just by entering the Temple, was amazing. I felt the spirit confirm to me that she was happy her work was being done. Other amazing things happened that are too sacred for me to talk about. It was a wonderful experience. It makes me very excited to work on geneology. I don't know too much on how to go about it, but there are wonderful people in our Ward that know quite a bit, so I am excited to learn. Also, while there, one of the Temple Workers in our session was a girl I had grown up with for a few years and then moved away. Our families were very, very close. That was fun. The LDS community is getting so big, yet it is so small. I love being part of such a wonderful religion.

9 comments:

Kim said...

I love the spirit the temple brings into my life. I am so grateful that we have temples here on earth so we can feel that closeness to Heavenly Father.
And yeah to you for feeling so inspired to do geneology, I just think your pretty awesome!
I miss our wed. night little get togethers we use to have after YW....ahhhh memories ;o)

Joanna said...

Who was the girl? Did I know her? I miss and love all of you!

April said...

Kim...I think you're pretty darn awesome...all those fun nights with "the girls"! We all need to get together again!

Joanna, the girl was Dartell Johnson. I don't know if you remember her. Her family moved to Kingman when you were small. Her big sister was one of my heroes. She was a good friend from Camp. Did you ever find out what you are having? I was expecting a call!!!

ali said...

What a great experience! We miss you guys ;)

Teri said...

awe now I feel so lame its been so long since we've gone... excuse after excuse..........blah blah... okay you have me motivated to go. I do love the spirit there and when we go I dont want to leave... to revisit our busy and chaotic lives!! hhmmm now I'm pouting...

Amie said...

Awesome, April!

ABlack said...

I'm glad you had a chance to go. This is just another sign to me that I really need to go, it is so hard to make the time sometimes. =)

Kendra said...

What a wonderful experience April!

heather said...

how wonderful!!! and thank you for the jam. It is quickly disappearing. and the recipes will definitely be made this week. you're the best!