A Very Special Day - April 23, 2008

I don't even know where to begin...other than this is and probably will be the most special day of my life on this earth. Joseph and I went through the Temple for our endowments on Tuesday, and then with our children on Wednesday to be sealed for time and all eternity. It has been such a wonderful ride down the path we have taken as a family; growing in the gospel as a family. How close we have grown together in the church and as a husband and wife, and as a family. To know we will be together in heaven as a family in the Celestial Kingdom means more than anything here on this earth.

Joseph is my ROCK, and I don't know what I'd ever do without him. He is the convert, yet has helped me grow so much. I know for a fact that the Lord had plans for us and our family, to meet and to grow together, to become closer to eachother and to thee. He is such a wonderful husband and an even better father. I could not have asked for more...I love him with all my heart!

My children are so precious to me, and it was so wonderful to be able to have them there with us when we were sealed as a family. It was such a blessing to have my children present, so pure and innocent, so beautiful in white! It is so hard to explain in words what it truly meant and what it felt to be able to have my children present during the most important day of our lives.

I asked the kids what they thought of the experience...

Caleb - It was so amazing to be sealed to my family forever. The temple was so relaxing, and it felt good being with my family. I love my family and want to be with them forever. (Caleb also made a few comments regarding our clothing I don't think I'm allowed to mention; however, it was very cute and I'll have to write it down somewhere else and remind him later in life :)

Madelyn - It was quiet, peaceful, and relaxing. I couldn't believe that so many people we knew came to see us be sealed as a family. I liked us getting sealed so we can be a family in heaven. (I don't think she ever stopped smiling the whole time we were in the temple. Her pure innocence in her face and smile is something I'll always remember.)

Abigail - I saw people holding hands and getting married. I saw people not running, only walking. Everyone was very quiet and wore all white. I thought the seats were so so soft. I knew Mom and Dad loved eachother and were wearing all white. Oh, and I liked the toys and the gummy bears in the kids room. (Abigail couldn't stop staring at herself in the mirrors. It was so cute to just watch her watch everyone else...and herself. She looked so precious in all white!)

Jacob - I saw Mommy and Daddy getting married in Jesus' house. And I liked playing games and singing Old McDonald had a farm in the play room. (Jacob's first comment had to be my favorite. He kept saying it over and over. It was such a pure and innocent comment from a 3 year old, but meant so much for him to notice the important reason we were there...)

My Mom and Dad helped us through everything. My mom was my escort, and Joseph asked my Dad to be his escort. It was great to not only have someone helping us, but to have my parents helping us meant so much more. My parents are such wonderful people that area lways will to do anything they can to help. Many long talks about the scriptures with my Dad meant so much, that I will never forget. My Mom who I can talk about anything too and she will understand. They are amazing people and I am truly grateful to have them as my parents and friends.

We of course ended our wonderful evening celebrating as a family...eating. It meant so much to have family there to support and love us through this grand experience. I love my family with all my heart and I could not have asked for a better Mom, Dad, sisters, brothers, grandmas, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, neices, nephews, cousins, friends...well, you get the point. What can I say, my family is awesome! I love you guys!!!!