Valentines Day at the Temple

What a great way to spend Valentines night. Just over a week ago, Aliza turned 12. The most exciting thing about turning 12 (besides getting her ears pierced) was being able to go to the temple and do baptisms for the dead. She got her temple recommend the Sunday after her birthday, and had to wait a whole week and two days before going.

Finally, the day for our ward youth baptisms came, and it happened to fall on Valentines Day. But, that didn't matter. The temple workers (Bro. and Sis. Wells) were so good to make her first experience fantastic. Sam came and ended up doing confirmations on Aliza, Jackson, and Sammy. I was able to be in there which was wonderful. Then, we moved into the Baptistry and Sam performed the baptisms on Aliza, Sammy and Jackson while I handed out the towels. Sam continued to do baptisms on other youth while I went in and helped out in the bathroom. I loved watching the girls getting ready and doing each others hair.

The Spirit was strong tonight. I am thankful for this Gospel and the opportunities it gives us all to learn and grow. It was wonderful to have three of my kids and husband in the temple together.

Very Embarrassing Moment!

Can you imagine wearing these to the temple?!!!

I had a chance to go to the temple the other day to do baptisms for the dead with Crystal. This was her first time to go, after being baptized 2 months ago. She was to meet me at my house then we would drive over together, about a 20 min. drive. I got up early and put my dress on, I had a few last min. things to do before she came over. Instead of running around in my dress, high heal shoes, I quickly threw on my flip flops to run an errand in town. I got home and was doing a quick pick up of the house when she came. We were a little late, so I grabbed my purse and we headed to the temple. She was so nervous, but excited, and was very happy I was going with her. We pulled up to the temple, got out of the car, and as we were walking to the front doors, I looked down and realized I still had my flops on! I could not believe I left them on. I was so embarrassed and didn't know if I could go in. I decided I better go in. It truly didn't matter if I had my flip flops on, I was going to do work for the dead, and helping out Crystal. I tried to hide my feet as much as possible, and was explaining right and left what had happened so the sweet temple workers could understand. They were very understanding and said these things happen.:) We were baptized and confirmed for 10 people each, (it was a strange feeling getting into the water, I hadn't been there since I was a Young Woman). Crystal and I felt the spirit strong as we were doing the confirmations. She was excited that we helped 20 people get baptized. I am so blessed to have gone and had this experience with her, and do this work for those who do not have the bodies to do so.