Temple Dedication

What an experience! Yesterday was the Rexburg, Idaho Temple Dedication. It was oringinally scheduled to take place last weekend but because of the passing of President Hinckley it was postponed until yesterday. Trevor was invited to sing in the choir that sang at one of the dedications and I was blessed with a ticket to sit in the Celestial Room, literally 8 feet away from apostles of the Lord. President Monson was present at the morning dedications and Elder Bednar and Elder Nelson were here all day. President Monson mentioned in one of the dedications that this was his first assigment as President of the Church. It has been such a blessing to be present at the Ground Breaking, Open House and now Dedication of this beautiful Temple. As we sang the Spirit of God at the close of the dedication I was filled with gratitude for a Temple so close. (We can literally see the Temple from our bedroom window.) For President Hinckley who, inspired by the Lord, announced that a Temple would be built in this town. And most importantly, gratitude for a loving God who allows us to serve and feel closer to Him in His house. What an experience!