I Love To See The Temple

Tonight for our Young Women's activity, we went to Temple Square where our Stake had planned a Standards Night. I have to be honest and say that I wasn't that thrilled to be going. First of all, I didn't want to leave Amelia for that long, and second because we had tickets to a play that I had been looking forward to for a few months. I really struggled, but in the end I decided to try and fulfill my calling - happily or not. But this was one of those times where I was so glad I went once I got there. The Stake leaders put a lot of effort in planning it, and many of them took turns throughout the night to talk to the youth about this years theme. They divided all the youth up in their age groups and sent us off with the sister missionaries who took us around different locations on Temple Square and shared different stories and experiences. We ended at the Christus in the North visitors center and then went into the small theater where there was a short program prepared. The sister missionaries did an absolutely beautiful version of Abide With Me which brought me to tears. There is something so sweet and honest about sister missionaries. Our Stake President then spoke and it was brief, but so powerful. It brought the Spirit so strong and I couldn't imagine missing this experience. The youth responded so well to it and I know that anytime they can be at the Temple, their testimonies are strengthened. I know mine was tonight, much more than it would have been had I chose to go to a play, or to just simply stay home. And, not that I was surprised, but Amelia was completely fine being at home with Mark! Turns out she doesn't need her Mommy 24-7!