Saturday, May 10, 2008

The Temple






I went thru the St. George Temple on Friday May 9th. What an amazing experience. I was very blessed to have many family and friends with me as I went thru. We took a ton of pictures. I only put a few on here. My dad got to officiate the session and my bestest sister Amber and her husband Danni got to be the witness couple. The whole evening was so spiritual. I don't remember any other time in my life where I have felt the spirit so strong. I have to thank so many people that have influenced me in my life and helped me to get to this point. There were many family members that travelled a good distance to be with me. I look forward to the chance that I get to go with David to the temple. The first picture is most of the family members that attended the session. A few had already left. The second picture is my sister Alisha and her husband Rodolfo. Thanks to them I got to meet David. :) The third picture is my bestest sister Amber that I talk about so much, and her husband Danni. Her and Danni and her two boys have done more for me and Christy than I can ever thank them for. Amber is my best friend in the whole world. A spot someday, hopefully someday soon she will have to give up. Thanks Danni for letting Christy and I interupt your life so much. Amber I love you!!! The fourth picture is my Aunt Connie and Uncle Terry. They are my second parents. My whole life I have been welcome in their home. I have always known that whenever I needed anything that they and their family were there for me. At least once a year they welcome Christy and I into their home for a few days. Connie and Terry and two of their daughters Wendy and Tammy drove from California to be with me on this special day. Their other two daughter Salina and Heather were also at the temple with me. I love them all. The last picture is me with my parents. They have waited a long time for this day. I know that they had doubts about me ever getting to this point. Their example and love has been with me thru every step of my life. My parents have given so much to me and Christy. I know at times I caused them so much grieve. I love my mom and dad so much. I don't know if they know how much I really do love them. Mom thanked me for letting her be my escort in the temple. She said that she was worried that I would have asked Amber. As much as I love Amber this is one experience that I wanted to go thru with my mom. Sorry Amber. I love my whole family so much. Thanks to all those who participated in this special day with me. Each one of you has a very special place in my heart. I know that I don't always know the best way to express my feelings. I love you all, and David I can't wait to share a temple experience with you. I love David so much and I have not been able to tell him that. I guess he will have to wait a few more weeks.

5 comments:

*Aliese* said...
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*Aliese* said...

Yay! I'm so excited for you...Then again, I get just a little giddy when anyone gets the chance to go to the temple for the very first time-even if it's for baptisms; it's such a fabulous experience which can't really be compared to too many things. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

--I totally had to delete the first comment because there were too many spelling/typing errors...It's a pet peeve...:)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on going through the temple! I admire you for being so strong and going through everything you have to get where you are now. You're an amazing woman. :)

Amberdawn said...

Rebecca, you are FABULOUS! I am glad that you had mom be your escort. If you had asked me I would have said no, because that is what a mom is for. It was a wonderful evening. And again, I am so proud of you (in case you didn't already know that from reading my posts about you on my blog).

*Karleena* said...

Congrats, Rebecca!! I enjoyed reading your blog tonight and seeing your beautiful pictures. I'm so happy for you and your wonderful Temple experience!! -Karleena