i have been working towards going through the temple myself for three years, and although i tried not to make excuses i always did. it was hard doing it on my own, going to church with two really young kids is hard and exhausting. all i could do was pray that one day dave would come back around to the idea of a temple sealing.
we have gone through A LOT the past four years. but even more than i had EVER thought possible the last 5 months. not only together as a couple, but especially individually. i have felt heart ache like i never imagined, anger, betrayal. the trials we have faced have brought us closer together, we are stronger and we act more as a team than we ever have before. i am getting all teary eyed writing this. i can not even express to you how much i believe the lord plays a huge part of every little decision you make in your lives. the timing is all up to him. moving to farmington at the beginning of this year, into the farmington ranches 2nd ward has been the biggest blessing for us. all of the pieces to our puzzle seemed to be coming together.
when dave mentioned to our bishop he was ready to go back to the temple, and to be sealed to the girls and i, i was in shock but secretly jumping for joy!! i hadn't heard him say those words since before we got married, and right away we began our process to be sealed! it happened so quick, but felt like it would never come! things went so smoothly and i have never felt so confident as a couple as i do today. having the spirit in our home daily makes the biggest difference, knowing that my two little girls will grow up with the knowledge of the gospel makes my heart so happy!
i have been waiting for this day for a very long time, and it was so so special. dave and i were grinning from ear to ear. the spirit was so strong, and i was trying not to ball like a little baby. seeing our girls dressed in all white was so special, they looked so perfect!!
i will cherish these pictures forever, and i will remember that day for eternity!
