Temple, love it

  I have now officially participated or watched all of the ordinances that take place in the temple. So cool! And I can honestly say that they are all fantastic and so powerful. The sealing ordinance is something else. When I was eight I was blessed with the opportunity to be sealed to my family. Sadly, I don't really remember what happened. I mean I was only eight, I do remember making Cade cry though, haha! But this last Friday I was blessed with the wonderful opportunity to see one of my very best friends get sealed in the temple. It truly was so great! Just the feeling of the whole ceremony was fantastic. It was such a strong sweet spirit. And I will never forget hearing the words time and all eternity, not death do we part. The happiness on Nat's face truly was something else. The look on her face as she looked into the mirrors with her husband was so sweet. As I was sitting in the sealing room I pondered things. I pondered the place I'm at in my life. I am no where near getting married! Even if all of Nat's family thought I was already married, it is not something that I am ready for. But that doesn't mean what happened in that room at the top of the Rexburg, Temple didn't apply to me. 
  Marriage may not be something in my near future, but a mission is. I am going to be teaching and inviting people to come unto Christ. My main goal and dream with that is to get the people I teach to a place where they can be sealed in the temple. Imagine living your whole life not knowing what comes next, then one day two crazy kids show up at your door with the Book of Mormon. And if you accept it your whole world will change. I love Natalie. Love her. It was such a great feeling watching her be sealed to the man she loved. I can only imagine the happiness I would feel watching someone new to the gospel making those same covenants. I mean that is what missionary work is all about, isn't it? Helping others come to know our Savior and finding a way back to him? The only way back is through the temple. The covenants that you make in that building is what paves the way. I am so thankful for the path I'm on and grateful for the opportunities awaiting me in the future.