Yesterday was finally the day after practicing and preparing. We met at 3:15 am to begin the 20 mile journey. The rain had stopped and it was very mild at 49 F. A lot of other people had joined the efforts of our little branch and there were close to 40 participants.
But it wasn't just for the young women. Our family watched Only a Stonecutter before going to temple square and seeing the inscription 'Holiness to the Lord'. For months Hudson has talked about John Rowe Moyle and has recently started walking more since he can't seem to get ready in time for the bus. The kids were so excited for the event and seemed to catch the spirit of the walk. The best part of the entire day was having Brent and the kids meet up for the last 2 miles of the journey.My heart swelled with joy and gratitude as our family arrived at the temple together. As part of our family motto states: "We never quit trying. We are trying to be, together, forever, our family."
For me, temples represent sacrifice and commitment, love and families, unparalleled blessing and eternal happiness.
5 comments:
What an awesome experience. I was thinking how great it was that the youth (okay, so I don't feel very far removed from being one myself, though they probably wouldn't see it that way) were able to have a chance to prove to themselves that they could do something hard. Millie started squawking from her crib in the middle of the thought and so it transitioned to me thinking of raising her and giving her those opportunities to do hard things. All the better to do it as a family. Thanks for a beautiful post and food for thought.
I'm so glad we got to walk to the temple with your group! Everyone had such a great attitude and incredible determination to make it to the temple. I learned so much and have a better appreciation for sacrifices others have to make to get to the temple! It is something I will always remember!
That is amazing and such a testimony building experience. Thanks for sharing all that.
That is so awesome! What a neat experience. I have loved catching up on your blog, I am now like 3 weeks out on the promise to get mine done, I will though!
I'am pretty darn proud of the fam for all the hard work and for the kids being troopers. You guys will always remember the experience
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