Temple Trip

Yesterday we took the Beehive class to the Seattle Temple for a field trip. It was such a beautiful morning. It has been raining here for several days and been very gray and gloomy. But the sun decided to show its full glory on Saturday morning, just in time for our trip.

First we met inside with the temple matron, Sister Skeem. What a lovely surprise! She is the mother of one of my college roommates. It was very fun to get to visit with her a bit. She told the girls of all the wonderful blessings we receive by going to the temple, and by being sealed to our companions for all eternity. She also told of some of the hardships faced by the Saints to build the Seattle Temple. One story was very relevant to us, it seemed. She said that when they were trying to raise the angel Moroni to the top, the weather had been very poor, with lots of wind and rain. However, once Moroni was in position to be raised, the sky immediately cleared and the sun shone down on the gleaming statue. It was very awe-inspiring for everyone to see.

We took pictures of the girls on the beautiful temple grounds. It was wonderful to see the flowers starting to come out, with bursts of color and wonderful scents. No matter what time of year you visit the temple, the grounds are always beautiful. They do such a wonderful job maintaining them.

Janet Jorgensen, myself, and Michelle Topham

Beehive Leaders

I gave the lesson today in church for the girls, and it was a wonderful follow-up to our activity yesterday. We talked about the blessings of being married in the temple. In the temple we are able to make sacred covenants with our spouse, and with our Father in Heaven. In turn, He promises us that we can be sealed for all eternity, and that our posterity will also be forever joined to us as well. The sacred bond does not have to be broken at death. Our relationships can continue on forever.

I have a testimony that this is true. I have felt its truth as I knelt across the alter from my sweetheart almost fifteen years ago. We, along with our children, are linked together forever, as long as we are faithful to God's commandments. Can there be any blessing more precious than that?