What a big day! For a long time I never thought I would, but hoped I could get to a place in my life to be worthy of a temple marriage (or sealing). It takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but I think if your heart truly longs to do what's right to get your family to the temple, it becomes much easier. The biggest change I had to make was getting in the habit of reading my scriptures at night with David. It doesn't seem very difficult, but David and I are night owls and tend to stay up all night then crash into bed with not an ounce of energy left in us.. leaving it really hard to stay awake to read a chapter aloud, then say family prayers, then personal prayers. We're still not perfect at it, but I think we've taken great strides to be better people, to form better habits, and to try just a little harder to become the people Heavenly Father hopes we'll become.
The day of our sealing was also my first time going through the temple, outside of doing baptisms when I was younger. It was a flurry of excitement, nerves, knew knowledge, and many, many, many emotions! I cried... a lot... haha, but when David and I were in the sealing room with all our loved ones there to support us, the most beautiful feelings swept over me. Then, when our sweet daughter Lillian was also sealed to us, the strongest most magnificent love for her and my own little family overwhelmed me (that's when I REALLY lost it...) haha. It was a very sweet ceremony.
After we took a few pictures on phones, we headed back to Orem to get ready for our little dinner celebration at David's grandmother's home. We had grilled pineapple, chicken kabobs with peppers and onions, and tariyaki rice. YUM. Many of our family members and best friends were there so we thought it'd be a great time for a surprise to be unveiled! Before we blessed the food, David thanked everyone who was there to support our family of four being sealed that day, then slightly motioned to my stomach. Family of four?! Yep! We are having another baby!! That made our day a little extra special :)
There's no better feeling than knowing that my family will be together forever. Before being sealed, I couldn't have imagined the difference I'd feel in my home or the increased desire I have to make right choices for myself that will also lead my children to choose the right. I love David, Lilly and baby #2 with more love than I could ever have thought possible. Families are beautiful. There's nothing more fulfilling or rewarding than having and being part of your own, unique family. And I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for giving me such sweet ones to love and care for! <3
The gorgeous Manti, Utah Temple
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