Temple Day

Heidi, Angie, Jenny
San Antonio Temple

Do you ever have one of those guilty feelings come over you when you sit down and read the Ensign? Well, that is exactly what happened to me yesterday. I promised myself I would sit down and take the time to read at least one article out of the June Ensign. Of course the first one I opened up to was the First Presidency message which talked about the spirit and how to bring it more into your life. I was so intrigued (by my guilty conscious) I went on to another article, which I found to be very interesting. It was on p. 53: Six Ways on Keeping Your Marriage Strong. I am always interested to see what is said in these articles so I proceeded to read. Not to my surprise the first principle was attend the temple together. Honestly, I think this hit me like a mack truck. Doug and I swore that when we got a temple in San Antonio we would try and go at least once a month. Well, we have sadly gone I think twice since it was built about a year ago. Due to his hectic schedule....blah blah blah. On Sunday in our ward bulletin a temple trip had been planned for Wednesday (today). I didn't really think anything of it until I read this article. It was then it dawned on me that I really should find a way to go. (this was at 8pm last night). Nothing like last minute planning. I frantically called 4 people that I thought may be able to watch my kids and I wasn't able to get a hold of anyone. You also have to call and make a reservation here in order to hold a spot for a session--it was completely full. So, I was beginning to think I wouldn't be able to go....until I was able to get a hold of one of my babysitters and the temple told me if I got there early enough there was a chance to get in I just had to wait and see.

I awoke this morning with high hopes I would be able to attend a session, after all I got a babysitter right? On another note, I was supposed to watch my friend Heidi's girls around 12pm so I would have been a little pressed for time, but still could do it. I was glad when I called her this morning because she was able to come as well. She brought her girls over and our babysitter Amy was in charge of six kiddos. So off we went to the temple-Angie, Heidi and I. It was kind of fun to be able to take a girls trip to the temple. Anyways, I am glad to say that I was able to get in (the last seat available) wheww! Unfortunately, Heidi didn't get in, but she was glad to be able to serve in other parts of the temple, so it all worked out. I am so glad I was able to go, I think I was spiritually fed and uplifted today. Hey, and it gave me a boost of patience when I got home--so thats worth it in itself!