The work in the temple has been going much better. At first I felt so intimidated because I was not really sure what my duties were. I have become more familiar with the procedures and policies of this temple and I am a little more sure of myself when it comes to the sacred ordinances that I help to perform when called upon to do so.
This week we will work under President and Sister Bell of the temple presidency. They are the only ones that we have not had a chance to work with so that should be good. We also change our schedule to Wednesday morning, Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning/afternoon. Beginning at 4:45 in the morning. Not so sure I will love that shift since it is an hour earlier than other days and we stay until at least 1:00 in the afternoon. They say that is the busiest day of the week with more weddings so the time should pass quickly.
I would like to write about the FHE meeting that we were privileged to attend this week. We actually attend them each Monday night for the senior missionaries serving at the PCC, BYUH and the temple. So far they have been good and informational. Tonight's was exceptional. The senior missionary couple over the Visitors Center and the sweet sister missionaries were the speakers and music for this meeting. I was so impressed with the talent and spirit that these sisters have. Brother and Sister Priday started the meeting with a short video about the beginning of the saints and the building of the temple here in Laie. We were then blessed with testimonies from a few of the sister missionaries. They come from many different countries (Cambodia, Hong Kong, Mainland China, United States) and varying circumstances. What testimonies these sweet girls have and were so appreciative of the help that the senior missionaries offer through example and testimony. Each of them helped increase my testimony of my Savior and His gospel on the earth in this dispensation. I was impressed with one sister from Bountiful, Utah who played a beautiful piano piece (I think it is called Jesus the Christ). Before playing it she bore her testimony and asked us to think of our own conversion story as she played.
These were my thoughts:
I have been a member of the church all of my life, had wonderful teachers along the way, faithful parents who were involved in their church callings. After I was married, I too had numerous church callings from primary worker, pianist, young women leader, Sunday School teacher, relief society presidency and teacher. Each of these have added to my testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel and a love for my savior Jesus Christ and my Heavenly Father. All of the trials I have experienced in my life have also added to and helped shape my belief system. To anyone who happens to read this blog, I want you to know how much I love my Savior, Jesus Christ and how grateful I am for His sacrifice for me. I know that He knows each of us and the trials and triumphs we have in our lives. I am so grateful for, and have a testimony of Joseph Smith and his spiritual preparedness, dedication, commitment and love of Christ as he brought this gospel to the earth again, under the direction of God, His son Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. As hard as it was to leave my children and grandchildren behind, I am grateful to be serving this mission on the beautiful hallowed grounds of Gods holy temple at this time in my life.
I am grateful for the knowledge of eternal families and pray that each member of my family will live according to the principles of the gospel so that we can all be together after this mortal life with other members of our family and many wonderful friends.
Now, on to another week in the temple. Have a great week!
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