Well, it is time for my weekly post. Another week has ended so I will try and recap some of our activities.
This week we were working in the temple Tuesday and Thursday morning from 5:45-1:00 and Friday from 1:00-8:00. Every Tuesday we have a meeting with the Temple President and Matron having to do with procedures that may need to be looked at or changed and things we could do better while on our shifts. As with my report last week, we spent a great deal of our time re-certifying the ordinance workers. Most shift coordinators are very easy to work with and willing to do anything they can to adjust schedules so their sisters/brethren can meet with us for a few minutes. One of the issues that this temple has with nearly all shifts is that of Ordinance Workers not being dedicated to their weekly commitment of serving in the temple. Some sisters get substitutes but by enlarge, they just don't show up. The brethren have the same problem. Some shifts can be short five or six workers, and where there are only 10 or 11 on a shift that really hurts. Many times I (and I know Larry is the same) would get called on to help with the ordinances in a pinch. I don't mind doing it and helping out. It makes the time go faster for sure.
In this temple they have a cafeteria but the only menu items available are soup and bread--both made by BYUH and sent over each day. If they have left over bread on any day, the workers are allowed to buy it for $1.50 which we did this week. I have never tried their soup since it doesn't really look all that great most of the time.
On to our days off. Our apartment is so small that we just can't sit around all day and read or watch TV so we find places to go. Larry had a hard time convincing me that we needed to do something each day because it likely entails an extensive drive. I think I have mentioned that Costco and Walmart are about an hour away. We have a few eating establishments here on the north shore but most are again, 45 minutes-1 1/2 hours away just because of traffic and slow speeds.
Monday Keith and Larry installed screen doors on our apartment and our neighbors, the Fry's. Wednesday we went went to the temple as patrons. I love doing that too. Love the peaceful feeling and the special time I have to communicate with my Heavenly Father in His Holy house and to quietly reflect on those loved ones who have left this mortal world for whatever their responsibilities are on the other side of the veil.
Later that day we drove into Costco, one day we went into Honolulu (in fact we did that two days) to the mall and just some general sight seeing. At least the grocery store is close to us but for variety we still go to others on the island.
What I do know is that I am so grateful I get to serve in the temple. I think it would be hard to live on the island forever. I am used to things being almost at my fingertips and they are not here.
I am so grateful for my belief in God and His Son Jesus Christ and for the atonement. Also for the principles we know to be right and true with His gospel. What a blessing that knowledge is and I pray every day that each of my children will stay faithful to their covenants with Heavenly Father so that we can be an eternal family after we leave this life.
Have a great week!
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