First Experience

This past weekend, we had the opportunity to take Caleb down to the Albuquerque temple with the youth of our ward to do baptisms for the dead. If you arent familiar with what this is please click here. The weather was beautiful for the drive down and it was a much needed experience for the three of us. My mom kept the girls for us, since they are not old enough to go yet. Thank you Mom for doing that for us to be able to go!
Caleb seemed to really be taking it all in and even shared some feelings and experiences he had while in the temple. He was invited to go to English Expo this same day to compete at a state level in english competitions but he chose to go to the temple! I was very proud of his choice to do this. I asked him after if he felt like he made the right choice and he said "For sures".
I am so very grateful for a worthy husband who was able to help that day in the temple and for an even worthier son for sharing his sweet spirit with those he comes in contact with. When we were in the temple, it occured to me that I had never gone to the temple with my own family growing up. It made me sad inside that I have not been able to share special experiences with them like this. I hope Caleb knows how blessed he is. To have both of his parents right there beside him in the temple.  I cannot wait until the girls each get to go.  After I thought these things, I looked up to see my friend and fellow young womans leader Kaitlyn Harris staring at me and smiling, her sweet smile brought such comfort and happiness into my heart. Then I remembered, I have been able to share these things with special people we go to church with. Our ward family.
 I love our ward that we are in. They have been lifesavers in so many ways to us. I feel very fortunate to know the people we do and that we have such an amazing ward. When I sit and think about how blessed I am, I am truly overwhelmed with love in my heart and gratitufe for my Heavenly Father.