It is Sunday today and Mike is at work all night again. Church today was really great. We talked about provident living, eternal progression and the Plan of Salvation. All of these topics seemed very fitting as Mike and I just began our eternal journey together as a family. Everyone told me that every day after our sealing, it would start to be a little bit different from before. I have to agree with them. It gets a little bit better every day. Just realizing that we belong to each other FOREVER is a comforting thought. I don't think we will ever fully understand it in this life but I am so excited to learn more and grow closer to each other and closer to the Lord together. The temple was certainly a new experience for me but I am eager to go back often and to learn more. It seems like my mind was opened but instead of getting this great understanding, I just have more questions! I am really happy to notice this in myself as I think it is infinitely important to always question and always learn. I can tell when I am on the right path and doing the right things because instead of being content with what I already know, I can't wait to know more. You all know me and know that I am the type of person that needs to know everything about everything. I need to know why things are the way they are. I need to know were things came from, what the purpose of them are and why they are important to me personally. It is a humbling experience to not be able to get all the answers all at once. This life is a continual learning process and I am slowly starting to accept that.
Another new thing I have had to adjust to is garments. I really thought I would hate them and they would be uncomfortable. And for the first day or so, I really did and they really were! Everyone told me that they love their garments and feel naked without them. It was really hard for me to believe but wore them because I knew I should. It has only been a week but my change in attitude about them is astonishing even to me! I went to the beach yesterday and wearing my swimsuit and not wearing my garments, I felt really uncomfortable! I can't explain it but I just wanted to get home and put them back on! I suppose they are just a reminder of the sacred covenants Mike and I made and I like that. I feel closer to the Lord.
Our temple weekend was great. It was overwhelming but a weekend I will never forget. I can't even say how grateful I am having my family and our closest friends there. Seeing three of my best friends in the sealing room with their spouses made me feel so blessed to share an eternal moment with them. Although we don't see our friends as much as we would like to, it is comforting to know that we will always be there for each other and we have eternity to continue our friendships.
I am really writing a lot this post so I will wrap it up with my three things for today.
1. I am grateful for the spirit I can feel in church every Sunday.
2. I am grateful that Memorial Day weekend is almost over and the great shoobie exodus will take place tomorrow night.
3. I am grateful to have a husband who thinks I am beautiful no matter what crazy hairstyle I try.
What are you grateful for today?
Yay! I'm so happy for you and Mike! I can't wait to see you in about a month. That's an awesome profile picture, by the way. :) And today, I'm grateful for soft blankets and pillows.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to see you and your pregnant self! I miss you! And finally someone who shares what they are grateful for! Love ya girl!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations you guys! It was so nice being with you guys in the temple! We'll do our bestest to change the not seeing each other as often as we'd like! I'm grateful for a job, and friendship. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteCongrats from Alicia and me. I have been outta the loop. I am happy for you guys. The temple will continue to bless you as you continue to go and live up the covenants. Wish I could have been there to give you guys a big Texas hug. The Temple has been irreplaceable in my life. I love to hear that my friends have that too.
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