I have been in love with the temple since I have learned about them. When I played the piano in Primary the song I Love to See The Temple was my favorite. It would bring tears to my eyes to hear such innocent voices sing about something so sacred.
Growing up in my home it wasn't something that was a focus. I didn't even fully comprehend the idea. But I knew that it was a holy place and I wanted to be worthy to go inside one day. I didn't know if it would be on my own preparing for a mission or for getting married, but I felt stronger about the mission route.
I have had the opportunity a handful of times to witness the sealing of people most dear to me and feeling of the power of those covenants. A few times I have been proxy for those who have passed on. It is a wonderful feeling to know you are helping someone in their eternal progression who has been waiting hundreds of years. Then just going to the temple for others is a wonderful blessing. I pray each time that the person will understand and accept the work that has been / is being done for them.
Recently I remember walking through the halls of the Nauvoo temple and being overwhelmed with tears. I didn't understand it at the time, but later I would. In me was a sense that this temple was closer to me than I comprehended. And it was.
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It was quite breathtaking
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