I'm horrible at checking messages. We have voice-mail and for some reason even though I see my phone blinking I can't always bring myself to get my messages. Rarely, I'll miss out on something important because I didn't check them but to be honest the messages are mostly from telemarketers.
This time I nearly missed out on something I would have been very sad to have missed. Friends of ours were sealed in the temple to their 3 teenage children. I have been to many sealings since our own little family was sealed nearly nine years ago. I always try to take advantage of an opportunity to attend a sealing, especially ones where parents are sealed to their children. I can pause and think back about the day we were sealed and how important that day was for us.
I've seen family members sealed to their spouses and children.
My step-brother and his wife who adopted a sweet little girl were sealed.
Recently, we attended the sealing of our dear friends to their six adopted children.
Every occasion equally joyous, special, and unique in its own way.
Always a happy experience beyond description.
I was especially touched as I witnessed this beautiful ceremony. I was able to sit quietly in the temple and reflect. I listened intently as the sealer instructed and guided this family towards eternal togetherness. Because these children were older the sealer took great care to explain the importance of this great ordinance. It was a wonderful gift to be there and hear the words being spoken. True words. I am grateful and my heart is full.
As I walked through the temple I had the impression that my home would be a happier place if I tried to have the same spirit that can be felt in the temple. When you attend the temple everyone seems like an old friend, someone you've known and loved for years. You are always greeted with a warm smile and a hello. There is no shouting, no yelling. Inspiration and instruction come through quiet thoughtfulness and peaceful meditation. There are tears of joy and loving embraces. It is the perfect home.
I'm thankful to live so close to the temple. It is a blessing for me and my family.
Oh, and since then I've been trying to be better about checking my voice-mails.
4 comments:
That picture is so sweet! I too am so grateful for temples and the chance to be sealed to our families. Thanks for the sweet thoughts.
Very nice.
Oh I love the spirit of the temple...I wish I had been old enough to have been there for your sealing! I know it was beautiful!
I am so with you on this one, I remember that day for us too like it was yesterday! Thanks for this post and the reminder! Oh and look at your little girls, soo sweet! :) Miss you
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