I have a friend who posted on facebook that she would like
to fill facebook up with pictures of people’s favorite temples or places of
worship. Being LDS the temples mean a
lot to me because I am priviledged to know what sacred ordinances take place
there.
My favorite temple is the Manti, Utah temple. This temple holds many special memories for
me. I remember my dad and step-mom
taking my siblings and myself there, when we were much younger, for the Manti pageant. I remember thinking that was the temple I
wanted to be married in some day.
That someday came many years later. I was blessed to marry my sweetheart not just
for time but for all eternity in the Manti temple. That has been one of the happiest days of my
life. Despite being sick with mono, and
had it not been for the father’s blessing my dad gave me that morning that
helped me feel better, I was able to learn so many precious things. I love knowing that my family will be sealed
together not just in this life, but for eternity. I love my family so much and take comfort in
the knowledge that we will be together forever.
A few years after my own marriage, I was able to return to a
see a beloved younger sister marry her sweetheart in the Manti temple for time
and all eternity. It was so fun to see
how she glowed with happiness.
A few years later, and on a very solemn note, I went yet
again. This time to see my father and
brother perform temple work for my younger brother who had passed away a year
before. He had not had the opportunity
to do the work for himself. It was
humbling and such a blessing to see my father and brother complete these sacred
ordinances for my brother, who could not complete them for himself. We all cried knowing that my sweet brother
was accepting these gifts and blessings.
I take comfort in knowing that I will see my brother again. While it hurts that he is gone, I know he is
in a better place and with other loved ones I have there.
Now that I have told you a little bit about my favorite
temple, let me ask you; do you have a favorite temple or place of worship?
Here’s a picture of the Manti, Utah temple:
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