Jody
and I completed our first day working in the Gilbert Temple. It was a
busy but very fulfilling day. We're back tomorrow at 5am for another go
of it. So glad for the opportunity!
This is my dear friend, Laurie's facebook post. I'm not a "selfie" type, but this photo HAD to be taken. It is a validation of one of the most beautiful days of my life! She and I started working in the Mesa Temple in September 2013.
The festivities leading up to the opening of the Gilbert Temple have been so touching. Over 140,000 people came through the two week open house. Some were members, but so many were not. It was a pleasure to be a greeter there. We watched, humbled, as 12,000 youth performed mightily at a beautiful Celebration in the pouring rain. President Monson was in our midst Saturday for the Celebration, for the Dedication on Sunday, and for a special first session in the Temple on Monday.
Tuesday was the first day for patrons. Since our shift is early (6 AM prayer meeting) this week all shifts started one hour earlier for training. That put us there at 5 AM, ready to go; and you can do the math about when we set our alarms to be there!
The opening song was, "We Love Thy House, Oh God" This is truly His house. I'll never hear it again without thinking about the thrill it was to be ready to serve in His temple, on that first shift in its history. . . Humbling.
The day was so unbelievably beautiful and busy. We found ourselves there for the next day's prayer meeting at 5 AM also!
Yes, it is that wonderful!
This is my dear friend, Laurie's facebook post. I'm not a "selfie" type, but this photo HAD to be taken. It is a validation of one of the most beautiful days of my life! She and I started working in the Mesa Temple in September 2013.
The festivities leading up to the opening of the Gilbert Temple have been so touching. Over 140,000 people came through the two week open house. Some were members, but so many were not. It was a pleasure to be a greeter there. We watched, humbled, as 12,000 youth performed mightily at a beautiful Celebration in the pouring rain. President Monson was in our midst Saturday for the Celebration, for the Dedication on Sunday, and for a special first session in the Temple on Monday.
Tuesday was the first day for patrons. Since our shift is early (6 AM prayer meeting) this week all shifts started one hour earlier for training. That put us there at 5 AM, ready to go; and you can do the math about when we set our alarms to be there!
The opening song was, "We Love Thy House, Oh God" This is truly His house. I'll never hear it again without thinking about the thrill it was to be ready to serve in His temple, on that first shift in its history. . . Humbling.
The day was so unbelievably beautiful and busy. We found ourselves there for the next day's prayer meeting at 5 AM also!
Yes, it is that wonderful!
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