Saturday, August 31, 2013

          Tears flowed and hearts were full in the temple today as special occasions took place:  Families were sealed together for the eternities as loved ones witnessed parents and children at the altar and felt the Spirit witness of truth; A beaming bride and groom descended the stairs holding hands and white flowers and opened the doors of the temple to be greeted by family and friends; Newly called missionaries and first-time attendees experienced the blessings of being in the temple for the first time; Baptisms and other ordinances were performed for deceased family members and the gates of Heaven were opened to them.  It was a glorious day for so many and we were blessed to be able to witness and participate.

          Well, this is a change of pace—sorry if it is a rough transition.  The security in our building has increased significantly since last month’s thefts.  We have to unlock three doors before we get into our apartment.  The main doors are locked all the time now except for a short time during the day to accommodate groups that are staying overnight.  A guard stands at the doors at all times and checks people who go in and out.  The doors to our section of the building are also now locked whereas they used to be open all the time.   So, if we lose or forget our key—we are in big trouble.  It does make us feel safer, however, to have these extra precautions.

          Have a wonderful Sabbath Day.  And “Welcome, September!!”