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| Louis and I were so blessed to be sealed together for eternity in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Isn't it beautiful? |
Ohhhh my goodness! Where to even begin! So the day before we were sealed, I went through the temple to receive my endowments. I had taken the temple prep class to better prepare myself, but no matter how many classes I took, nothing could have prepared me for the awesomeness of going through the temple, NOTHING!! It is such a wonderful and powerful experience! It was so neat to have most of my family there with me too. I know one day, if not in this life, we will all be together in the temple. I cant wait for that day. Seeing my older brothers Kent and Michael there with their lovely wives, was such a wonderful example to me! Having my parents there meant so much to me as well. My mom was my escort, it was such a wonderful experience, and it strengthened our relationship so much! If I can be half the mother she is, I know I will be an amazing mother to my children. Seeing my dad in the temple was such very touching for me. I was so glad that he was there to see that his little girl had made it. Another couple that sacrificed time out of their busy schedules was Bishop Mortensen and his Wife. Talk about making a girl feel special!!!
There was soo much to take in that day, that all I remember was how I felt. Considering everything was soo new to me, at first I was VERY overwhelmed! But as the night continued, that overwhelming feeling turned into the most peaceful feeling I have even felt in my entire life! I already had a testimony of the Gospel, but after going through the temple and standing in the Celestial room with my soon to be husband, and my family and friends, there was NO DOUBT, that this church and its teachings was the true church. Sure, I had questions about certain things, but not once did I question my faith and what I was doing.
Ok, so I have to share this... Louis was able to escort me through the veil, and after we were done the helper said, "It's ok for you guys to share a kiss now.." So we did!! Immediately after the helper laughed and said, "Ok! ok! Not enough to water the horse!!!" Hahaha, so together hand in hand, Louis and I walked into the celestial room absolutely in love, laughing, and crying tears of joy. I imagine that is how it will be like when we meet again in Heaven. Laughing because louis will probly crack a joke wondering what took me soo long, crying because thats what we do when the spirit enters in our heart that stong, and in love because together we know that the wait wont feel as long until our children return to us too!
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So, I wont lie. That night after going through the Temple for the first time was kinda overwhelming, and the fact that I was getting married the next day didnt help my nerves! And boy did Satan try to tempt me, and get into my head that night.. HOLY COW.. no wonder he is the devil... HE IS A BIG MEANY!!!! So... I decided to spend my last night as a "single" gal with my parents...Mainly my mom because Dad and Dallin were asleep by then...I know you might think thats LAME but I wouldnt have it any other way. I could hardly sleep that night anyway... I was soo dang nervous and excited..
The morning before the sealing was hella stressful too. Holy cow, Satan will try EVERYTHING in his power to have anything go smoothly.. BUT.. with all the stress and chaos, we made it on time. Being that my mom was my escort, she was able to help me get dressed and give me the final hug before she had to meet up with the others. While Louis and I waited together hand in hand, the emotions started stirring up again.. I could tell that he was so nervous. We both were. We were about to make the biggest decision we would ever make. Ever! When our sealer, President Ezra Clark, was ready for us, he was making sure we had everything we needed.. like our marriage license, eachother, the rings.. OOPS!!! So... needless to say I was escorted back to my things to get Louis's ring (apparently thats kinda important.. =)..) Finally it was time.
*Deep Breathe*
As we walked in I couldnt help but smile so big, ear to ear doesn't even put into words how happy I was! Everyone there meant soo much to me, (Even the ones waiting outside..;)!!!!) Finally it was time for Louis and I to take eachothers hands and kneel together at the altar. I was soo excited, that I even let out a high pitch "Jodi Squeak" making the entire room laugh, but I didnt care, I was finally getting married to the most wonderful guy on the planet! I made it!!
We had the best sealer ever. He took his time to really talk to Louis and I, and share important things to us. Words cannot describe the emotions I felt, when I looked into the eyes of my soon to be husband. He never looked so good. He was SOOOO incredibly handsome, and seeing him tear up, calmed any fear in my heart that he would be the best husband I could have asked for. Patience really does pay off, because I hit the mother load with him! Of course I expected my Mom to cry, but looking up at my father-in-law and my Dad, and seeing them tear up too was really special for me.
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| WE DID IT!!!!!!! |
After the sealing was over, and we hugged everyone as they left the room. President Clark had Louis and I stay in the room a little longer. He had us look into one side of the mirrors, and he told us to wave. So we did an awkward wave.. and he then said, "All the people you have ever done work for is on the other side of that mirror, waving back at you right now.." Cool. Then he turned us around to wave at the other mirror. Same awkward wave. This time he told us that our children were waving to us on the other side, waiting for us to bring them to this earth. Uhmm... talk about bringing a woman to tears. I seriously felt at the precise moment that I was to be a Mother. I mean, I loved the "thought" of motherhood, and since I was 3 I would play "Mommy", but this was different. That moment I KNEW that I was going to be a mom, and our children were waving at us. I remember picturing them in my mind saying, "hurry Mom and Dad, I have soooo much to teach you guys!!" *tear* So wonderdul. Which leads me to my next blog... *LEXINGTON JO*
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| All the wonderful people who came to support us! |
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| My New family! (Hope they like me, cause they're STUCK!!!) |
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| Louis's new family..(Minus Janelle and Kelly, and 5 other kiddos!) |
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| Louis and my in-laws! |
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| Me, My new husband, and my beautiful parents! =) |
