Our Beloved,
Thinking of you and would like to bear my testimony before we leave for Sweden.
We have been working in the Bountiful temple and have enjoyed it more than we can say. Over the years we have been on missions and have had many spiritual experiencesbut working in the temple has added a new dimension to my testimony.
I was thinking that it reminds me of schooling in higher education. Colleges and Universities often invite prospective students to visit the campus, see the environment, and above all determine if they can achieve their goal of being educated and graduate successfully.
Well, the temple certainly represents a Higher Education, a house of learning with a goal in mind-that of obtaining the Celestial Kingdom. There we receive instructions, make covenants, receive marvelous promises in glorious surroundings equally dressed in white. It is to me the opportunity to experience Heaven, as we feel the love, the reverence
and the -Spirit of the Lord. It is truly His House. And we work to receive a degree in a Kingdom.
Now we are planning to go to Sweden to work in the temple there. Some people say we are great, noble and all that but to be truthful we are going because we are the happiest when we are on missions. At home our time is fragmented as we keep busy doing busy work. On a mission we are focused on the Lord's work and it is a wonderful experience
for couples. We have always gotten along very well but there is something about serving together, without demands from children or anything else that brings a sweeter relationship and stronger bonds.
As for the family, they seem to be more greatly blessed when we are away. We have had miracles pronounced upon our children, and they rely more on each other.
I've never been happier; I feel such peace and have the faith that we can put our trust in our Father-in-Heaven come what may. While I think I am all-wise and have all the answers at 76 and continue to impart them to my children, nevertheless I know they will be alright, all because of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and because of the atoning sacrifice of our Saviour Jesus Christ. I know that He is mindful of His children and is there for us to comfort and bless.
Of course we will get homesick for our family and good neighbors but look forward to the temple there. I am working on my Swedish that of course my husband is proficient in. He is encouraging but nonetheless I'm not that great.
Could be that something could happen to one of us while we are away but there again I feel peaceful about the whole thing. I would consider it a graduation and would get my report card. I don't think the Lord grades on the curve.
So grateful for all you mean to us and pray the Lord to bless you always. My husband joins in sending our love to each of you. Broder och Syster Ensign |
