Hi guys,
I hope that life is treating everybody pleasurably.
Life out here is going well, I just cannot wait for thanksgiving! It will be good to see family.
Today was the Boise temple re-dedication. All the wards on Campus were counseled to cancel regular meetings so that all members could attend on of three dedication sessions. Our apartment went to the eight o'clock session. I had the opportunity to usher for the session and direct people where to sit, which is always a pleasure. I love helping people.
The dedication was beautiful. I loved participating in the Hosanna Shout, and hearing the words of our Prophet, it is a wonderful experience! The closing song was The Spirit of God as well as the Hosanna song sung by the choir. When the congregation joined in to sing The Spirit of God, the floodgates opened and I could not stop crying the rest of the song. It was a beautiful experience to be a part of.
Temples are such a blessing in our lives. I always love going there. On Saturday our Relief Society went to the Temple and participated in Baptisms for the dead. I love doing service in the temple. We got to the temple at about 8 and had a 2 hour wait to get in and were heading home an hour or so later. The Rexburg temple is a busy place. Which of course is a wonderful thing!!! I cannot wait till I am able to fully take part in many other saving ordinances of the Temple. There is no doubt that God visits His temples and watches over them and those that serve in them.
I also gain a much greater appreciation for the men that hold the Priesthood. There is no doubt that they are called by God. I never want to live without the priesthood in my life!
Well I hope everyone is doing swell,
I love ya bunches.
-Em
