July 29, 2010

A year ago this week I was getting ready to marry the man of my dreams. My head was swarming with countless emotions. Through the hustle and bustle of it all, it never seemed like I had a minute to breath. The one moment when things slowed down for a while was when I had the opportunity to go through the temple. This was a time I had looked forward to my whole life. I tried my very best to live my life in a way that I could be worthy of such an incredible blessing. I was so excited to learn and know. I look back on that day with such gratitude to my Father in Heaven for loving me so much. I did not understand everything that day (believe me I still have so much to learn) but the one thing that stuck with me is the deep sense of peace and the knowledge that I am a daughter of God and he has a plan for me. It was so wonderful to be surrounded by family members. It was such a tender mercy having my mom right there beside me every step of the way. More than anything, I loved being there with Sam. I loved looking into his eyes while in the temple knowing that I was soon going to be sealed to him for ETERNITY. Family makes everything in this life worthwhile. I don't know where I would be without those I love. 

I went through the Draper Temple a year ago today! It has become one of my favorite temples. I had a hard time deciding which temple I wanted to be endowed in. I had the opportunity to walk through the Draper Temple before it was dedicated and the one thing I remembered most was the magnificent chandelier in the Celestial Room. Honestly, I think that was the deciding factor in choosing that temple :)