I am so incredibly far behind in journaling but wanted to take the opportunity to share my experience tonight while it is fresh and sweet.
Our wards youth were scheduled to go to the temple to do baptisms for the dead this afternoon. This would be Shelby's first opportunity to go. I couldn't help but to be excited for her as I know this is the beginning of her experiences within the walls of the temple. I called a member of the Bishopric to see if I could tag along as I wanted to be there to experience this with her. They of course welcomed me to come. I was able to sit next to Shelby as we waited for their turn and then be able to hand towels to them as they came out of the font. What a wonderful experience to be able to be in the Lord's House with my sweet daughter who is a strong example of good. You could tell that she was nervous as she kept saying I am so tired, I am so hungry. I giggled and told her I thought she might just be a bit so nervous. We have an incredible group of youth in our ward and it was great to be surrounded by them, in many ways it made me miss working with the youth. We finished our evening with dinner at Olive Garden (of course!) and a nice drive home.
It makes me grateful to live close to a temple and now with two children old enough to babysit, it makes it easier to go. Collin was man of the house while we were gone. He did a great job (even though he feels Ellie is spoiled!) He is working hard to master it for mom so that I will recommend him to my friends. I came home to kids fed, food and plates cleaned up and all of them in pajamas. I do believe he gets two thumbs up. Way to go son!
I did have a quick glimpse back in time though tonight, as a flashback to my Laurel Advisor days reminded me of the last youth temple trip I went on, where my keys got flushed down the toilet in Olive Garden and we had to have a lock smith come and make a new key....I think the whole stake had a great time teasing about that one forever.
Thanks for letting me come along Shelby, I am so proud of you and love you very much!
10 years ago
9 comments:
That is great experience to be there with Shelby. Can I borrow Collin? I could use a good babysitter!!
Awesome! SO AWESOME!
Kam, I'm so glad you're finding some peace and happiness. You certainly deserve it. I didn't know you'd move until a couple of months ago. Then I found your blog just looking around at the different people I know that are my boys ages. It's so neat to see all the families growing in so many different ways. I wish I could go with Caiden tomorrow to the temple since it's his first time but not to be this time. He's so excited! Love those kiddos extra....they are worth everything forever.
That's really cool! I also got to do baptisms for the dead this year in the Mesa Temple and both my parents were there because it was stake temple day. Congratulations to Shelby.
Kam! How are you? I was blog hopping this morning and came across your blog and wanted to say hi. Your family is beautiful!
Jolyn Rhodes-Bryant
Hey Kam, I am so glad you have a blog! You're kids are getting so big! I hope you are doing well. I linked to you.
Sarah
Hey Kam,
Your quote on your blog is one of my favorites!!! I hope everything is going well for you! I have a house warming present I need to bring over! I am so happy for you! Take care!
Kam, thanks for your sweet comment on my blog. I appreciate it and I'm so glad that I got to meet you! Look forward to getting to know you better. :) Let's plan another girls night soon.
Hey Kam! I'm so excited to have found your blog! Looking forward to staying in touch :) How are you????
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