The Temple

I need to share with you all my wonderful weekly adventures to the Washington D.C. Temple. It is 86 miles round trip and it is the highlight of my weekdays. I can't imagine not going each week to have all of the great experiences I get to have. I really thank dad (Ray) for being such a good provider so that I am able to do this. I have worked in pretty much all of the areas, but I think my favorite place is working in the Own Endowment area. That is where the brides and those that will be receiving their endowment for the first time go. I love seeing their faces as they take in all of the wonderful blessings of the Temple. I am working as an assistant coordinator now so I get to see first hand how they organize the workers. There is so much inspiration that goes on as they work to find enough people to serve in the different areas.
Although there are missionary couples called to serve in our Temple, the number has been cut back quite drastically so the responsibility falls on the members that live in the area. Unfortunately we don't have as many as we need and sometimes different areas have to be closed so that other areas can function. I loved the talks on the Temple (back to back talks this conference) that help us to remember the great blessings we can give and receive. So this is my prayer that we may all strive to go to the Temple as often as we can and benefit from the great blessings that are poured out to us as we serve.