A Good Time

We rode to the temple with Scott and Mindi last night. It was our stake conference temple session with a chapel session at 7:00. We usually get there a bit early (Garth Labrum time)but we didn't get there until just a few minutes before the session started. I was hoping to get there and maybe get a chance to play the organ again, but someone from the temple was already there. We heard short talks of welcome from the second councilor in the temple presidency and his wife. They are Emery County natives. In fact, Sister Jensen is the daughter of "Grandma" Helma Robertson who I am sure you kids all remember from third ward. She grew up with the Ware boys here in town. She is also the one who called me and asked me to crochet the altar cloths.
The temple session was very nice with about half of the people there from our stake. I tried really hard to study the patterns of the altar cloths from my vantage point and decided the one I am working on has is too "lacey" with too many loops and lines that will be too difficult to stretch out into place when washed.
There is a small sealing room right off the celestial room that is not used as a sealing room, it is more of a display room for people to see the pioneer workmanship. It is roped off but you are encouraged to look through the doorway at the beautiful altar, so I did, checking out that crocheted covering which was very beautiful. There is also a hallway leading off the back end of the celestial room that goes to three more sealing rooms that are used all the time. Because these rooms are off the celestial room, people using these rooms must be dressed in white, even if they don't attend a full endowment session. Nancy, Dallas, and Tyler were sealed in the first room. I asked the temple workers if I could go in and look at the coveres in these room and the sister graciously took me into each one where I went clear up to the altars to check them out. The covers were all very different and just left me with more wondering. (I also know from past experience that there is a beautiful "lavoratory" at the end of this hall, for those patrons who need these services before going down the long stairway back to the lower hallway and dressing rooms.)
While we were in the celestial room President Sharp hugged me and told me he was looking for me because he wanted me to play the organ. I told him I was hoping to but it was Scott's fault that I didn't get there any earlier. He said he had to settle for second best and I assured him I would be there early next time.
We had a good ride home because I slept most of the way home. I woke up at the power plant and couldn't really tell where we were. I was a bit confused until we made the turn into town.
Tonight we went to the Adult Session of stake conference where we learned how concerned we should be about our children and grandchildren and how we can help protect them from the troubles in the world today. Some days I wish you were all living right here where I could have you all near me so I could watch you and protect you from everything. But I know you are all where you need to be and that if I do what I should do, the Lord will protect you. But one thing I can do is leave you my love and my testimony of Christ.
I know that Christ knows each of us and that He loves us. He knows what we need to learn in this life and He is there to help us as we learn these lessons. He wants each of us to return to Him and our Father in Heaven, so we can live as extended families in His presence. He will bless us with those blessing we need if we pray, study the scriptures, and love of Him. We need to do our part so He can do His. When Grandpa and Grandma can't be there, He can be. He will help you and bless you.
I love you all so very, very much. You are in our thoughts and prayers all the time. We know you parents are doing everything you can to teach your children about their Father in Heaven and His son, Jesus Christ. We love you all.