A Special Fast for Mom

September 30, 2011

First thing this morning, I went to Logan to attend the Temple.  Mom's health and suffering have been on my mind unceasingly.  I wanted to be as close to the spirit as I possibly could, and I knew that it would be in the Lord's house.... a sacred house where I could petition the Lord on mom's behalf.  I started a fast last night, along with my brothers and sisters. Through combined faith, prayer, and fasting, I knew Father In Heaven would hear and answer our's and our mother's prayers.  I had faith that He would ease my mother's suffering and pain.  I knew He loved her.  I trusted that He had a plan for her and that everything would be all right.  

When my brothers and sisters and I meet on Monday for mom's long term health care plan, I have faith that we, along with mom's health care providers and the doctor, will receive correct inspiration and guidance in her behalf.  Mom has endured so much for so long and has waited patiently on the Lord.  She has been faithful until the end. Oh, how I love her with all my heart!

I'm going to get married...

in the Temple, like a Princess!

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Alia looking up at the temple as Angel Moroni is set on the spire

Audrey, the kiddos and I were driving back from Tremonton to Brigham City on 1-15.  You could see the new Brigham City Temple for miles.  Even though it sits in the center of town, it is on the highest point in the city.  Seeing the temple from miles away was breathtaking!   The stone on the face of the temple... brilliant white and spires that look like they touch heaven.  The temple rose high above the large old trees surrounding it and the green leaves provided a beautiful contrast against the bright blue sky and perfectly pure white stone.

As we all looked out the window of the car taking the beauty of the temple, I said to Alia, "that is where you are going to get married someday"!  

and her reply....  

          "I'm going to get married in the Temple like a Princess!"

..... teach your children while they are young, and when they are old, they will not depart from it

Angel Moroni

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

We watched Angel Moroni get placed on the temple spire today.  What started out as a rainy, gray day, ended up bright and sunny!  The placement  of Angel Moroni was scheduled to take place at 12:00 noon. 

Audrey, the kiddos and I walked up at 10:30 a.m. and found the perfect spot on the Tabernacle lawn across from the Temple.  Dave and Kelsey's family soon joined us.

High noon came and went.  It was too windy and unsafe for the men to work that high in the air so it was postponed until the wind died down.  Audrey and Kelsey made a mad dash to The Old Grist Mill, a sandwich shop, and purchased lunch for us.  Before the kids got back with lunch, the wind died down and the men went up.  Soon, the trumpet (horn) sounded for the go ahead.  Cheers of joy spread through the anxious crowd. Angel Moroni rose from the ground up (with the help of the crane).  It took awhile to place and secure him. In the meantime, the kids and Dave all made it back. Music, from the Tabernacle, filled the air as this heavenly event took place. After Angel Moroni was secured, another round of trumpet calls were made.  The roar of the crowd went up again and awe, wonder, excitement, and gratitude could be felt all around.  

After the event, we let the kids wade in the ditch in front of the Tabernacle.  It was fun watching the kids, and numerous other children, lose themselves in the excitement of the special occasion.  It felt much like the day of the groundbreaking.... taken back in time to another era.  Time stood still, no cares!  It was nice to be in that moment and soak it all in.

It was a wonderful, sacred, once in a life time experience that I will never forget and will cherish forever!

I actually did take this picture of Angel Moroni!

Steeple

How beautiful it is!  The steeple was put on the B.C. temple on Friday.  Lots of visitors graced the lawn of the  tabernacle, watching as the steeple was lifted in its place.  We are having a Regional fireside on June 26 in the tabernacle on the significance and symbolism of the Angel Moroni statue.  I am looking forward to it.

Brigham City temple

The sides of the Brigham City temple are going up and the spires are formed. Making progress! It was raining this morning as I left for church, but when I came out the sun was shinning. Some young men were right behind me when I exited the church house. One exclaimed, "yeah.... sunshine!". It's been awhile and a much welcome sight.

Brigham City temple

The temple is taking shape. Concrete walls and steel beams are rising onward and upward. It is very exciting to watch.

Joyful Work

I took advantage of the time today while my van was getting inspected. I walked a block and took this picture? Take a guess of what it is before scrolling below the picture.

If you guessed the Brigham City Temple. You are right! Even amid the noise of building, standing at the site and watching the House of the Lord go up, brings me a spirit of peace, reverence and gratitude. It is located in the heart of Brigham City. What once was the site of Central Elementary (where the kids attended school), is now a peaceful and hallowed site. It's still hard to believe we are going to have a temple in our community. I can hardly wait!

One day I was standing at the deli counter at Smiths. A man who looked like he was in his 30's, dressed in work clothes, was standing next to me. We exchanged greetings and then he excitedly told me he was working on the Temple and what a blessing it was for him. This was his second Temple to work on. Joy was bursting out all over. I was thankful for that experience.