A night to remember
This has been an incredibly spiritual weekend. Maybe the title would be nights to remember. We haven't even hit General Conference. This weekend, it is possible that there will be three men called to serve as Prophets, Seers, and Revelators. If called, they will serve as members of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. As important as that is, equally important is the message that we will hear, as men and women, inspired by God, will teach, and continue their healing message to the world. They bring the message of the Resurrected Christ, and God's Will to men in these very troubled times.
This week, I picked up my Sarah from the airport in Salt Lake. In the morning we rode the train to temple square, and took a tour of the Conference Center, where the conference will occur. A beautiful building, with the original oil paintings that are near and dear to Latter Day Saints the world over. Besides the paintings, there is a four acre garden on the roof. Water flowing into progressive pools and fountains, which reminded me of the Generalife, the Royal Gardens in Granada Spain, minus the flowers. Sadly, the building is only opened to guided tours since 911, due to security reasons.
We spent the evening in the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple. We were serving alongside members who had served as missionaries in the Mision Espana Sevilla, including our mission president, Presidente Christensen, and his wife, Hermana Christiansen. Of course serving in the temple is always wonderful, but knowing that others from the mission were there made it very special.
Sarah and I went to the Provo Temple the next morning, and were able to serve in that very special temple. I remember attending there so many years ago, walking across the street weekly from the MTC for 8 weeks. I know that many have a distaste for the style of the Provo Temple, and its twin the Ogden Temple, which has recently been remodeled, and the exterior significantly altered, so as to not resemble at all its former self. I love the old design, and have a feeling that after Provo City Center temple opens, and Jordan River reopens (it will be closed for remodeling next year) that they may want to significantly upgrade the Provo Temple, similar to Ogden. If it is the Lord's will, then its the Lord's will.
Tonight we went to the reunion in Lehi. President Christensen spoke, along with his wife, and shared some very personal and spiritual experiences from their time in Spain, and also from their lives before being called to serve as Mission President. He spoke of some very personal, and very spiritual events. These won't be shared here. Suffice to say that the Holy Ghost was very strong, and we continued to learn from our leader, from so long ago.
I served in four cities during my mission, in the following order. Almeria, Algeciras, Jerez de la Frontera, and Jaen. All have special memories, and was able to relive them again tonight.
Tomorrow we wait for conference, and to receive the Lord's will from the mouths of his Prophets. I only hope that I can hear the words, and have the strength to follow them.
This week, I picked up my Sarah from the airport in Salt Lake. In the morning we rode the train to temple square, and took a tour of the Conference Center, where the conference will occur. A beautiful building, with the original oil paintings that are near and dear to Latter Day Saints the world over. Besides the paintings, there is a four acre garden on the roof. Water flowing into progressive pools and fountains, which reminded me of the Generalife, the Royal Gardens in Granada Spain, minus the flowers. Sadly, the building is only opened to guided tours since 911, due to security reasons.
We spent the evening in the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple. We were serving alongside members who had served as missionaries in the Mision Espana Sevilla, including our mission president, Presidente Christensen, and his wife, Hermana Christiansen. Of course serving in the temple is always wonderful, but knowing that others from the mission were there made it very special.
Sarah and I went to the Provo Temple the next morning, and were able to serve in that very special temple. I remember attending there so many years ago, walking across the street weekly from the MTC for 8 weeks. I know that many have a distaste for the style of the Provo Temple, and its twin the Ogden Temple, which has recently been remodeled, and the exterior significantly altered, so as to not resemble at all its former self. I love the old design, and have a feeling that after Provo City Center temple opens, and Jordan River reopens (it will be closed for remodeling next year) that they may want to significantly upgrade the Provo Temple, similar to Ogden. If it is the Lord's will, then its the Lord's will.
Tonight we went to the reunion in Lehi. President Christensen spoke, along with his wife, and shared some very personal and spiritual experiences from their time in Spain, and also from their lives before being called to serve as Mission President. He spoke of some very personal, and very spiritual events. These won't be shared here. Suffice to say that the Holy Ghost was very strong, and we continued to learn from our leader, from so long ago.
I served in four cities during my mission, in the following order. Almeria, Algeciras, Jerez de la Frontera, and Jaen. All have special memories, and was able to relive them again tonight.
Tomorrow we wait for conference, and to receive the Lord's will from the mouths of his Prophets. I only hope that I can hear the words, and have the strength to follow them.
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