Idaho Falls Temple Open House and Dedication

I have anxiously awaited the open house of the Idaho Falls Temple.  I couldn't wait to see the changes and most of all have what I call "my temple" open again.  We went through with some friends and then took the kids through.  It was so beautiful, of course.  The kids thought it was cool but haven't quite learned how blessed we truly are to have a nearby temple.  It was also nice to have all of us in the temple together.

The highlight of it all was when Bo and I were able to do and eight hour shift at the open house.  We had a nice spiritual meeting in the church by the temple before and they said it doesn't matter where you serve, you'll feel the spirit and it would be an amazing experience.  We thought we'd be in the break room, but as they replaced people throughout Bo and I ended up in the Celestial Room.

I never would have expected we'd end up there (and I know they said it didn't matter where we served) but it was such an amazing experience to spend so much time in the Celestial Room and welcome everyone in and see their faces as they entered and saw the beautiful room. People were amazed at the chandelier hanging from the ceiling and the beauty of it all.

Toward the end the groups got bigger and it was harder for the leaders to keep them moving along. They lingered longer and longer in the Celestial Room to the point that a security guard had to come up and keep them moving.  Even though the temple hadn't been dedicated it was very peaceful and the spirit was there.  Many felt it and I think that's why they were lingering.  I'm so grateful we were able to participate and serve in the Lord's House.

Celestial Room

Here are some of the pictures the church put out for us to use:

Creation Room

Garden Room

Telestial Room

Terestrial Room

A Sealing room

Baptismal Font 

Sunday, June 4, 2017 The Idaho Falls Temple was dedicated.  Five of the seven of our family were able to go.  I was so happy to be able to share the experience with them.

I love the temple.  Every time I go whether it's for knowledge, peace, or just to serve I leave feeling lighter and grateful.  Grateful to have been in such a sacred place away from the stresses and weight of life, grateful to have peace in my heart, grateful for my Savior and all he has done and continues to do for me, and grateful to be a part of Heavenly Father's Family and have an eternal family. This gospel is so perfect.  The more I learn and live it, the more I realize how perfect it really is.

Sheri Dew wrote a book called "No One Can Take Your Place" and in it she talked about the power we can receive from going to the temple.  She talked about the scripture D&C 109:22.  I had felt a change in my life as I tried to go to the temple as often as I could, but I didn't realize the help we received from the other side until I read this scripture:

Heavenly Father sure does love us!  His Plan of Happiness truly is the way to happiness in this life and in the world to come.