we should do that more often

it's been far too long since Devin and I went to the temple, but we changed that tonight! despite our busy schedules, piling to-do lists, and Devin's feeling sick for a full 2 weeks now... we went!


we had taken some family names from grandma upstairs to do sealings for and headed promptly to the provo temple. which, to no surprise, is way too crowded on a thursday night. but you wanna know what's so great about that? it doesn't change a thing. i love seeing the temple busy. it means members are anxiously doing the work of the Lord. and that could never be a bad thing.


we did all of the sealings we brought, and the entire time, aside from being worried if devin was feeling okay, i was so glad we came. it's been such a battle to get to the temple lately, and i am proud of us for going no matter what. we definitely benefited. 


not to mention, after we finished, our sealer, Brother Peter Mourik told us an amazing story from his point of view. maybe you remember the story from conference? President Monson was presiding at a temple dedication (i believe) and felt impressed to announce Brother Mourik as the speaker, when Brother Mourik wasn't there... he was a few miles away, at a different church event. He felt prompted to get to the temple as soon as he could, and once he did, he walked in the doors, and saw President Monson on the screen, announcing HIM as the speaker. this is such a great example of listening to the spirit, and following by obedience. amazing! realizing our sealer was the same Brother Mourik made our night! especially realizing now, that earlier in the sealings, he had spoken a lot about how it wasn't a coincidence that any of us were there tonight, sealing the people we were.


i don't think i've ever left the temple feeling as uplifted as i do tonight.