Friday, August 29, 2008
The Temple
Ethan and I went to the temple last night. I was so excited to go I could hardly stand it. I felt like a kid in a candy shop. I couldn't wait to feel the sweet spirit that is always there. I felt that all my feelings would be much more intense. I learned a great lesson that night. The spirit was definitely there. The peace was wonderful. It wasn't any more intense that day than any other time I have been. I wondered to myself why aren't these feelings more strong, I just lost my baby girl not long ago, why aren't these feelings of peace and comfort stronger than I have already felt. I could feel myself getting a little discouraged. Then I had a feeling that She is here, she has always been here. I told my husband of my sadness and he said to me The temple is not all of us it is more for the people we are preforming the work for. They have waited a long time for there work to be done. This is for them. An overwhelming feeling of love and comfort came over me. What he said is true. We do benefit from going to the temple it is a great experience for us but it is for those who have passed on. From now on I'm going to focus more on those on the other side and think about how excited they are for us to do their work, what a beautiful time it is for them.
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that is so true and something i havent really thought about. next time i will do the same thing and think about them. hopefully that will help me stay focused on what is going on.
I've never met you, but I love to read your blog. It is inspiring. I am a pediatric oncology nurse and deal with parents losing their babies more often than I'd like. Hold tight to the gospel; it is the greatest blessing to know we can be with our families again. Thanks for what you do. It strengthens us all.
So I shouldn't admit this on a blog but Shaun and I haven't been to the temple in a few months. Shame on us. But I to always go to the temple thinking about ME and how I can be spiritually uplifted, which is good BUT thinking of those who we are doing the work for will bring a better spirit and I will gain much more. Who would have thought thinking of others before myself, what a crazy concept =) (being sarcastic of course)
I glad you made it to the temple.. I need to go soon before this baby comes. I know there is alot of people waiting for us to do the work for them so that they can enjoy the same blessings that we have like being with our families forever.Hopefully we can go soon with you guys, it would be great!
Hey "flip-flop mom"
I thought of your family the other day when we were at the temple. It made me so thankful that we ALL can have eternal families and be together forever. We continue to pray for you and your strength - what a great example you are to us!
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