I've been wanting to go to the temple since I had my cute baby in July. I went in early July, but haven't been able to go since then (except, of course, two weddings)One time, I decided to go in the late afternoon, and as I hurried out of the house, at the last possible moment, and drove toward the temple, my heart started racing; I knew I would be rushed when I got there, and I was so anxious about leaving a baby, who doesn't take a bottle well. I always thought, any thought to go to the temple is a good one, so you should never push them aside. Well, I decided I had a newborn at home, and now wasn't the time. So, I called Allyson, to tell her I was coming home, and Maycie was already screaming; Ally was obviously relieved.
Last Saturday morning I woke and fed the baby, and wanted to go, but I felt a little unwell. Again, I felt guilty for making "excuses", but I decided not to go. A couple hours later I had a fever of 102, my body ached so bad that I could barely get off the couch, and again, I realized...There are going to be times when it's OK to not go to the temple.But today, Maycie woke at 5:20, not quite in enough time to feed her and get to the 6:00--so I fed her got ready, and decided if I didn't make a session, It would be OK if I did initiatory. So I did. I was amazed at the amount of peace I felt just driving to the temple. It was still dark, and as you drive up second east the temple is just magnificent as it rises above you.
I turned off the radio and sang a couple of hymns on my way, (since I had no churchy music with me.) I was able to do the work, and be out in just over an hour. 
As I walked out to see the sun was rising, and I walked by the "Erected 2008" etching in the temple wall, I thought, "President Monson stood here!" How cool! Today I was just sooo thankful. Thankful to know that it's OK to just stay home and be a Mom, and that there are times, when it will work out to go and do something that will lift and inspire me. Just being there today gave me peace and joy. I love living here. It's so beautiful!
These photos are of a few of my favorite beautiful things: The temple, the dark one was Bill and I at the dedication. A sunrise, over the Tetons, and sunset taken from our front porch. A rising moon. The temple view from our back deck.
Something not quite so beautiful? A serious diaper blow out right on my lap. And now I'm off, to love being a Mom!
3 comments:
Great perspective. There is beauty in doing what you are inspired to do, whether it's staying home to get pooped on, or going to meetings, temple, etc. A friend reminded me when we first moved to Twin Falls (and feeling guilty for not going to the temple) that there is a time and season for all things. Live and love in your season.
That is so awesome that you can see the temple from you backyard! Wow. Not everyone can say that. I'm glad you were able to go to the temple.
hey Jennifer! I've also checked out your blog just haven't gotten around to leaving a comment yet! i love being able to keep in touch this way though!!! Great to see you and your GROWING family! can't wait to hold the little babe! is she a snuggle bug like Josh was????
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