Temple Day for Amanda

Beautiful Amanda and some of those attending with her ---- Missed Mark, Natalie and Sid --- They skipped out --- and John he was taking picture also

We were blessed to attend the Bountiful Temple on Tuesday evening in support of a sweet Granddaughter Amanda Jo.  My heart is so very full of gratefulness and joy for this wonderful experience.  There is no place like the temple to humble my spirit and remind me of the great love of my Father in Heaven and my Savior Jesus Christ.  I am in awe of all that is set before me to partake of if I will only be humble and follow the commandments. 

Lisa rode with Brad and I and it was good ----- her knowledge of the area really helped Grandpa with the driving and we so enjoyed visiting with her.  We arrived an hour early (because I worry so much about being late) and after getting dressed, placing some names on the prayer roll and receiving the new name went to the chapel.  I am so very happy for the time spent there.  A gentleman was playing the organ and it was so relaxing and unwinding for me.  I love the hymns and as he played each one the words came to my mind and again I was blessed to know I am a daughter of God and He loves and cares for me.  At the front of the chapel is the beautiful painting of our Savior.  At first we were sitting quit far back in the chapel but I truly felt that the Savior's eyes were looking right at me.  As I mentally talked with him about the things of my heart I truly felt of his spirit and concern.  After the patrons of the 6:30 sessions left we were asked to move to the front of the chapel.  Sitting on the third row and looking up at the Saviors picture I again felt so strongly that He was looking directly at me and knew of my concerns, hopes, joys and my heart.  I love my Savior ----- I cannot express the overwhelming joy and love that I feel for Him.  Sometimes I wonder why I can be so slothful in my service to Him.  He would never be that way with me.

Soon Kelsey and Dusty came in and were sitting right behind us.  It was not long before one of the men officiating at the seven o clock endowment session came to them.  I heard him say that it looked like they were a happily married couple.  (so cute together and look so in love)  He asked them to be the witness couple for the sessions.  Lisa leaned over to me and said "They must have PICK ME written on them".  This is the second time that they have been asked to be the witness couple in their three short months of marriage.  I heard the gentleman ask them if they knew what to do.  YEP ---- hey guys isn't experience wonderful.   Sid and Natalie arrived and Teresa and Brandon Paul would tend Garrett, Heather and Sam at the Soria home.  Amanda had to be to the temple much earlier and Meagan was her Escort and arrived earlier also.   Garin was Dan's escort.  The girls seem to handle everything just great.  Meagan said that at least they were not the last ones to get on the priesthood robes.  I am so very proud of these girls.  Our session was very large which takes much longer --- it made us a bit latter than I thought we would be but so worth it.  Attend the temple often, it will bring you blessings in your life, marriage and home that can not be received any place else.

After a quick stop at the Isaacson's to swap vehicles. (Nicholes needed to be to Barfuss Garage today) we headed for home.  After locking the park for the night the clock said 11:15.  Dropped into bed very tired but so happy. 

Happy Witness Couple --- So wonderful to be so happy