the only sentence i understood during church today was, "temples are very important." we attended a branch this morning in rocky point, mexico. we gathered, sang, took the sacrament, and listened to the talks. i hardly understood anything, but was still able to feel the spirit.
the church is organized the same all over the world. i am grateful for that. i love that you can attend a ward or branch anywhere and have it feel like home, regardless of the people or the language.
on a different note - today marks seven months since the crash. that realization escaped me until this afternoon. i was nursing grace and looking out the sliding glass door to the ocean and waves outside when i remembered. i didn't anticipate the 22nd this month like normal. i am hoping that's a good sign.
as i reflected about my dad and brother, i thought about the last time we were together as a family. it was here, in rocky point, last may. we gathered for one last vacation before chris left on his mission. it was wonderful. great memories. perfect memories. ones i want to put in a vault - to save forever and never forget.
it's been a peaceful day. but i am especially glad to be in mexico for it.
the church is organized the same all over the world. i am grateful for that. i love that you can attend a ward or branch anywhere and have it feel like home, regardless of the people or the language.
on a different note - today marks seven months since the crash. that realization escaped me until this afternoon. i was nursing grace and looking out the sliding glass door to the ocean and waves outside when i remembered. i didn't anticipate the 22nd this month like normal. i am hoping that's a good sign.
as i reflected about my dad and brother, i thought about the last time we were together as a family. it was here, in rocky point, last may. we gathered for one last vacation before chris left on his mission. it was wonderful. great memories. perfect memories. ones i want to put in a vault - to save forever and never forget.
it's been a peaceful day. but i am especially glad to be in mexico for it.
2 comments:
Congratulations on matching - especially your first choice!! It is truly a neat opportunity to attend the church somewhere far away and have the same comforting feeling - it is true! Today we attended the Draper Temple dedication and too realized that temples are important and vital to the preservation of families! Hold those dear memories close. They will always be a joy and comfort to you!
I love everything about this post! It makes my heart happy for you.
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