One of my goals for this week was to get to the temple. Well.... as I tend to forget... the Lord hears and answers my prayers.
I went to church last Sunday and they announced that Wednesday was temple night, so the YW would be doing free babysitting. I had to smile to myself and give a "thanks" as I felt the spirit elbow me in the side with a "you're welcome!"
The next day I got a reminder of a friend's wedding at the Provo temple. I had completely forgot it was this week! I called a friend who was willing to take Sophie for a few hours.
Mike has scouts Wednesday's, so I got to go do a session with a friend. I realized in the middle of the session that this was the first time I had ever been to the temple with a friend. I had gone with Mike, or I had gone alone... but I don't think I'd gone with a girlfriend.
It turned out to be exactly what I needed! We talked about spiritual experiences, our families, and the gospel in our lives.
I was such a testimony to me of the importance of good friends. And what good friendships should be based on. Sitting in the Celestial room with a friend made me really think about how different the conversations and things said would be if that's where I visited with all my friends! Something for me to digest.
Yesterday I went to the wedding of a good family friend. She was my Mother's best friend when I was growing up, lived across the street. She had gotten a divorce the same time Mom had. So after being single for 14-15 years, she found someone and was getting married and sealed. It was very nostalgic to see people, I just wish I had more time to spend with them.
During the ceremony... they were instructed to "multiply and replenish the earth". Her new hubby raised his eyebrow, and I busted up! I couldn't contain myself!
I guess I never thought about that before. I think I've only been to weddings of 'younger' people. I thought it was too funny, but I guess they don't change the ceremony based on your age or medical history :)
So... the Lord provided me with not one, but TWO great opportunities to meet my goal for this week. I'm thankful for how much he blesses me. I know he is mindful of me as an individual, and I appreciate his help in my life. I know that sacrifices and tough times make me better... but I sure love it when I can catch a break now and then!
(I have also made some cleaning progress. If I ever get the pics off my camera I will get it posted. But... I've just made a dent in what I want to accomplish.)
2 comments:
Thanks Friend! It was a great experience!
You know what I'm going to say probably, I LOVED this post!
First, How awesome that you live close enough to a temple for the YW to do a babysitting service for the adults to attend. That's AWESOME!
And I love that you got to go with a friend. It is neat to do that! Once I went with a sister who was more of an aquaintance and she asked me to go (I feel bad, but at the time I did not want to, but I did). When I got there it was one of the most amazing experiences. When I saw her all dressed in white, the spirit overcame me and I saw her as a child of God, and that experience had such an impact on me. In the temple we were able to bond like I know I would never have outside of those walls. Strange, how the Lord works! I try to remember that experience when I meet people I don't really seem to hit it off with. I loved the post, really I did! :)
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