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Not a Dry Eye,
but a Deluge of Reader Responses: Hearts and Souls Meet at the Temple
Edited and compiled by Kathy
Green
Everybody Loves a Temple Baby
Read Article Here
Sacramento
Temple Dedication: More Than Meets the Eye. Text by Maurine Proctor,
Photography by Scot Facer Proctor
I am writing to relate a special experience
my family had at the Sacramento Temple Dedication on the 3rd
of September and the birth of our daughter Nichole Renee that same
day. Our church leaders and members of the temple staff asked that
we share this with you. Our hope is that it might bring happiness
to others and encourage members to attend the temple and experience
the blessings the Lord has in store for them.
Sometimes in life, things go exactly
as planned and sometimes things go nothing as planned. On some
occasions it depends on your faith and perspective as to which way
you see those events.
I grew up in Stockton, California,
and was fortunate to be raised in an LDS family. They instilled
in me a desire to live righteously and prepare to go to the temple
when I was of age. Some of the temples I attended were the Oakland
Temple in my youth, the Provo Temple while in the MTC, and the Guatemala
City Temple, where I was sealed to my wife. I have always loved
the temples and the spirit of closeness to my Father in Heaven I
have felt there. So I was excited to watch the events unfold that
have led to the building and dedication of the Sacramento Temple.
As the time for the dedication drew
near, however, it looked as though we were not going to be able
to participate. We had fallen behind in our tithing and my wife
was completing her last trimester of pregnancy. Her due date was
September 9th and she had experienced a lot of difficulties
with her health.
It was in this state that we found
ourselves when our bishop asked us to see him. He expressed his
desire to see us take part in the activities and ceremonies planned.
I don’t think it was so much what he said as it was the spirit which
his words carried that had the effect it did on my soul that day.
From that time forth I knew in my heart and soul that my family
needed to be at the temple for the dedication and the visit of the
prophet. Doors were opened to us to accomplish this and great blessings
were poured out upon us, although at the time I did not know how
great.
In the last week of the temple open
house we were able to go through with my mother (who came from out
of state), my brother and his family, and my sister and her family.
My bishop from when I was a young man was there as well, after a
change in his assignment at the last minute. His presence there
meant the world to my mother, who had been going through some difficult
times. My brother, who has been inactive in the church since his
youth, was there with his wife and son. That was a great blessing
for me, and the answer to many prayers. My sister was also there
with her husband as interior ushers. Her prayers for us were answered
as well.
The week of the dedication came quickly,
and my sister and her husband provided us a place to stay near them
in Sutter Creek, southeast of Sacramento. On the day of the dedication
we were invited to view the cornerstone ceremony since my sister
would be singing in the choir for that event. My wife sat behind
us to rest herself during the ceremony. She was at an elevated
spot were she would be able to see it take place.
The choir began to sing and as the
prophet came into view my wife says that the baby jumped within
her and she contacted to the point of it bending her over where
she sat. My brother-in-law saw her from where we were standing
and new she was having a strong contraction. She had the distinct
impression that the baby felt the presence of the prophet. She
continued to rest up until the 11:30 session in which we were to
participate along with my grandmother, my sister’s family, and my
daughter. My wife had several more contractions, but thought that
if she just rested they would go away.
They did not go away.
As the session began, her legs started
to shake and several ushers assisted us in moving her to a secondary
location were we could still view the session and make her more
comfortable. About 15 minutes into the session all were impressed
that we needed to get her to the hospital or she was going to deliver
at the temple. I think all of the security personnel that day knew
who we were as I drove my van unobstructed the wrong way through
security up to the side of the temple.
A nurse that was present there along
with others assisted us in finding the hospital, and by the fourth
dedication session Nichole Renee was born. Things did not go as
we had planned, but I believe there was a different plan that day
not our own. All who helped us that day, from family to temple
staff to the medical team at the hospital, were God’s answer to
our prayers. We couldn’t have asked for more.
The Lord rewards those who seek him.
His temples are given to us to bless our families. Not a birthday
will go by for Nichole that we won’t be reminded of that special
day and our responsibility to stay temple worthy. This experience
has made our family stronger. Miracles small and great have come
to all who have participated in these things.
The temple will continue to bless the
lives of members and nonmembers through out this entire region.
Prepare now to attend the temple and return often. Allow the great
blessings of that holy place to radiate in your lives. In the temple,
eternity and exaltation come into view and families and the love
between them is magnified.
It is my sincere hope in sharing these
things that others might gain a desire to come to the house of the
Lord. The Lord lives and has great blessings in store for all who
would prepare themselves to come to his holy temples.
Michael Crowley
Anderson, California.
**
Thanks for the fantastic coverage of
the Sacramento Temple youth celebration and temple dedication. I
love your personal, salt-of-the- earth approach in reporting, and
the photos are fantastic. I had the honor of working with the youth
in our stake throughout the summer, rehearsing the music for the
celebration. When it came right down to the Big Weekend, however,
I was in Utah taking part in another very special "temple"
dedication — the birth of a new granddaughter. I would have loved
to have been at the cultural celebration and dedication, of course,
but your in-depth articles helped me feel that I actually was there.
Marianne McKnight
Auburn Stake
**
Thank you, Brother and Sister Proctor,
for your wonderful coverage of the celebration and the events leading
up to the dedication of the temple. The pictures were breathtaking
and the beautiful way you shared your experience made us feel we
were there and feeling the Spirit as well.
My daughter, Shawn Borup, was taking
pictures literally right beside you, Brother Proctor, at the "More
Precious Than Gold" celebration. When I told her about you
and Meridian, she said she was so excited to tell me that she was
right on your shoulder, literally, trying to capture the same angles.
She said: "I knew he was someone special because of his great
spirit and wonderful smile."
Her son, Spencer, (my grandson) was
the principal actor lead in the play who had a wonderful voice,
and we are very proud of him. Because he is the home teaching companion
of Brother Kieth Merrill, Brother Merrill eliminated himself from
choosing this lead role. That's the kind of integrity he possesses.
My daughter is also one of the three Relief Society presidents who
was honored to serve the General Authorities and their wives that
special luncheon.
She spent many hours on her hands and
knees completing the landscaping when the cry for help came. Every
event leading to the opening of the temple has been such a blessing
in our family's lives and I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful
way you shared your spirit in your coverage.
I quickly got Shawn signed up to receive
Meridian, and she loves it already!
Barbara J. Bindrup
Las Vegas, Nevada
**
I just want to thank you so much for
your wonderful articles and pictures about all the temple dedications.
I can feel the spirit of the temples and the people there through
your descriptive words and fabulous photos, and so enjoy them.
I printed and kept all of your material on the Ghana and Nigeria
temples and was overwhelmed with the spirit they conveyed. Our
temples are a wonder to the world, and your coverage of their dedications
(and the celebrations beforehand) help us to be there. Thank you,
thank you.
Claire Helmers
Alberta, Canada
**
Thank you so much for your wonderful
coverage of the Sacramento Temple open house and dedication. The
open house, celebration and dedication have been center stage in
my family’s lives for the past several months. My three daughters
were all in the celebration. What a marvelous event we witnesses
as we watched 5,000 Latter-day Saint youth perform for the Lord’s
prophet, President Hinckley. The spirit that was in the Arco Arena
was awesome. The youth were amazing.
And then to follow that up by sitting
in the Sacramento Temple with my wife and daughters for the 9 a.m.
dedication session was truly a blessing.
Thank you for your most excellent coverage
of the events surrounding the beautiful Sacramento Temple. This
has been a summer that will never be forgotten!
Jeff Jones
Anderson California Stake
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Scot Sheds Light on A Beautiful, Bright
Millennial Day
Read Article Here
The Dawning of a New Day in Sacramento:
A Photographic Essay by Scot Facer Proctor
Thank you so much for your article
"The Dawning of a New Day in Sacramento." I'm going to
send the link to some of my friends that we brought to the open
house. (The temple as a missionary tool is an incredible story in
itself — Mosiah 8:18!) What a beautiful journey to be able to share
with them. I'm excited to search the archives and look for more
photo essays on the other temples.
I also love the light of the rising
sun. But one of my favorite things about the landscape of this temple
is the fountain at night. Inside you saw the incredible chandeliers,
well, the fountain turns into its own crystal chandelier each night.
The lights intensify every droplet of water. The symbolism and imagery
of light and dark and of living water bursting forth is incredible.
After the magnificent experience of leading people on tours all
day during the open house, I didn't expect to become awestruck once
again. But it happened during the first time we brought a group
down around the bend of the portico from the Mormon Center and up
to the fountain late in the night. It was brilliant. I hadn't seen
the fountain at night.
I was similarly surprised at the changes
the light affected in the rooms of the temple, especially the celestial
room during different times of day. It's great to have a temple
with windows in practically every room! Each evening — for about
45 seconds —the setting sun turns a thin strip of the windows from
yellow green to fiery red and orange-all those colors bounce off
the chandelier all over the room.
Angie Bassett
Antelope, California
**
Just had to let you know how delighted
we were to view your wonderful story today about the Sacramento
Temple celebration. We are serving as senior missionaries here in
Virginia, but have been very interested in this presentation ever
since our oldest granddaughter, Savannah, called from Sacramento
around the first of June to tell us that she had auditioned for
a part in the pageant. We were also recipients of subsequent phone
calls, as she was chosen to be one of the eight principals and also
going to be able to participate in the dance festival with her brother
and her friends.
It's been an exciting summer for her
and her family as the time got closer and rehearsals continued.
They were even able to fly out here to visit us for a week the first
part of August and while here, Savannah sang all of the music for
us, and we read the script and she explained the story to us. Well,
we thought that was as much as we were going to be able to experience,
until we opened up Meridian today and there was your great story.
Our Savannah is the beautiful redhead
in the cover picture (dancing with her very best friend) and then
played the part of Elizabeth in the period costume... the one with
the rollers in her hair and the cameraman filming her. She is an
outstanding nearly 16-year-old, a kind and good person, excellent
student, quite a talented singer, and as you can tell, we are very
proud of her. We are grateful for the wonderful spiritual experiences
she had through her participation in the show.
And thank you so much for doing this
article. We felt like you did it just for us!
Elder and Sister Argyle
From Ohio, serving a CES
Mission in Charlottesville, Virginia
**
Your brilliant, exciting articles and
pictures of the Sacramento Temple celebration and dedication are
almost as good as the real thing. My husband and I were there for
the performance as well as the dedication. We came home inspired
and full of the Spirit of the Lord because of what we saw and experienced.
Thank you for the great essays you
write about temples of the Lord and for the amazing and soul touching
pictures. I feel I have visited through your eyes far more than
I have had the privilege of attending in person.
We don’t know you personally, but feel
a kinship with you and your family. The Gospel is true; God lives
and loves us all.
Marian and Bob Vance
Las Vegas, Nevada
**
Thank you so much for all the coverage
of the Sacramento Temple. You are taking those of us who live 130
miles away or farther into the heart of the temple and ceremonies
even though we have had to experience it all from afar. God bless
you.
Sue Reuser
Orland, California
**
I am so in awe of your beautiful temple
coverage. It holds special meaning to me as well. I went on a
pilgrimage to get there from southern California (Simi Valley) by
myself with MS, fibromyalgia and diabetes. I am a single adult
member. My health not good, but I wanted so badly to breathe the
air of the prophet close up and witness the dedication of my first
temple, perhaps my last chance. It was its only story on how much
it has meant to me to get a temple recommend, my endowments and
have the opportunity to see my first dedication ceremony of a House
of the Lord.
I faced every sad adversity to prevent
me from being there and in most incidences any one of them would
have stopped me, but the spirit of God was within me and I did everything
I had to, to make this dream come true for myself. I lost my wallet
with my ID, credit card and temple recommend just two days before,
while attending a dear sister’s funeral 300 miles north of my home,
and my car broke down.
I had a ticket for the Elk Grove Stake
Center viewing for the 4th session. I had to get it signed, a new
recommend, which meant several miracle stops with my stake president
and bishop, finding them to assist me, and to the DMV for a new
driver’s license, rent a car, drive 7 hours, and find a place to
stay and all in one day. Saying a prayer continuously throughout
the day, I accomplished it all.
I made it in time to see the gala event
at 6 p.m. on Saturday, and then drove to see the temple shortly
thereafter. I shared my A&W root beer with the security guard
and a few fruit and grain bars as we talked. He had been sitting
guard over the temple since 3 p.m. without food and only water,
so we shared stories of the events we were experiencing. He told
me where to stay and where the Deseret Bookstore and temple clothing
could be bought locally. It was nice to talk to someone.
I found a hotel not far from the temple
and looked out my window to see the angel Moroni lighting the sky
all night. Next morning I drove up to the temple and just asked
if I would be allowed to see the temple, and explained my pilgrimage.
Without expecting anything more than to drive around and leave to
wait for 4 p.m. in Elk Grove (about 45 minutes away), I was told
to park and was hustled into the 1:30 session in the temple. I had
the chance to witness both the third and fourth sessions in the
temple, by merely asking to be allowed to drive up and see the temple.
The Lord wanted me there, I figure. I can barley put into words
how I felt and what transpired in my life September 3rd, 2006.
But I know it will dwell in my heart forever, and your coverage
will help keep those visions alive for as long as I live. I forgot
my camera, but knowing we wouldn't be allowed to have one there,
I am so grateful for your coverage, of which I am saving every article
and picture for my own enjoyment and my journal.
I too am drawn to the Angel Moroni
in each temple, silly but I talk to him, and hold his presence as
the beacon to all that's beautiful in my life. Your pictures reflect
that in my heart too. The Sacramento temple is beautiful, and I
hope those who can work in it do just what the prophet said — "wear
it out."
I love our prophet, to the very core
of my being. I was so honored to have the privilege to see him,
to sign "I love you" as he drove off to the airport.
A cherished moment forever and well worth the journey I took upon
myself. Thank you for allowing me to savor it in the light it was
presented and not in the only report from the local news media.
I stayed one more night, went to the
Deseret Bookstore and got a few mementos on Monday. It was the talk
of everyone in the store of their experiences in and out of the
temple, including some who actually got to meet the Prophet and
some who worked with him and it was a real treat to be there for
that too.
You both are truly God's light in the
world as well. I love Meridian and share it with so many friends,
members and nonmembers alike. I love the advertisers and the many
special gifts I have found and bought from your sponsors. This
truly is a place where Latter-day Saints gather!
I hope to see you at the next event.
Will you attend conference in October? I would love to meet you
both one day.
I don’t know why I was inspired to
write this, but I just wanted to share with you my experience and
let you know how much I appreciate all your efforts in bringing
the best of the LDS life to us. Humbly, thank you.
Cherie Lynnae Whitaker
Simi Valley, California
**
The company I work for did the stone
work, fountain and stone paving on this temple. Many of us were
privileged to go to Sacramento and visit on the first day of the
open house. We all struggled to get just the right angles to show
off our work. I especially like the wings that go into the front
door portico and the big silver doors. The inside is just as fantastic.
We all hate the cement flower pots. (They were supposed to be stone.)
Thank you for the wonderful photo essay. I will share this link
with them.
This was our fifth or sixth temple.
(Alabama, Nauvoo, Snowflake, Newport Beach, Sacramento and one or
more that we can’t remember now.) We are also doing the Church History
Library and stone renovation of the Tabernacle. Come see those when
they are done. We won industry awards for Nauvoo and hope to win
another for this one.
This does not exceed how privileged
we feel when working on these structures. Several of us who are
LDS used this experience to teach a few of our coworkers about the
gospel. Thanks for showing our work off to such an advantage.
Christine Ricks
Salt Lake City, Utah
**
You have done such an incredible job
on the Sacramento Temple dedication coverage. The articles and
the pictures are absolutely beautiful and you capture such great
details —fantastic! You have certainly brought back wonderful feelings
in my soul over the past few days. Thank you so much — it makes
it so easy to share with our family and friends that live so far
away. What a wonderful experience and tremendous blessing to now
live so close to the House of the Lord! Thank you again — for
helping us preserve and be able to re-live this wonderful experience!
Desirae Callaway
Folsom California
**
Thank you, Brother Proctor, for sharing
your photo essay of the beautiful Sacramento Temple with Meridian
readers. We all absolutely loved it!
Melissa Cox
Mesa Arizona
**
What a beautiful expression you have.
Thank you for taking me there to see the light unfold onto the temple.
Jennifer Larson
Mesa, Arizona
**
I wanted to send you a note to thank
you for the wonderful articles about the Sacramento Temple. I have
lived in the Sacramento area since I was one year old. I have watched
the Church grow throughout my life here. I am so thankful that we
now have a temple here in our midst. We are truly blessed of the
Lord. Your articles have all been wonderful. I have been a subscriber
of Meridian for several years and I appreciate all that you do.
My heart has been uplifted again from reading the articles the past
few days. It has been a great blessing for you to share your gifts
and talents with us.
Dee Ann Buys
Rocklin, California
**
Thank you for this beautiful trip you've
allowed me to take to this latest temple dedication, even though
I live 2000 miles away. I love these photo essays so much.
Melanie Ferguson
Baytown, Texas near Houston
**
I was there. Three of my children performed.
All three sang and two danced. Your article was a beautiful explanation
of what took place. As was said in the article, there is no way
to get the full measure of what really took place without being
there. Testimonies were born and renewed, deeper understanding of
the Gospel happened at the core, commitments were made in the hearts
of youth and adults alike. There was miracle after miracle that
took place for this to come together. I am so grateful to have been
a part of it in a small way.
My kids will never be the same, nor
will I. Thank you so much for putting together the story and pictures.
I was inspired and it brought back all the feelings and emotions
I had that whole weekend.
Jennifer Blackburn
Sacramento, California
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The Name Game
Read Article Here
Who are These Amazing Youth, Anyway?
Sacramento Outtakes One By Scot Facer Proctor
Although I've never lived there, I've
been following your stories on the Sacramento Temple. I was named
for my grandfather, Mark W. Cram, who was a bishop there and the
first president of the Sacramento Stake. I'm sure that he's been
following the whole affair from the other side (and pushing as much
as he can).
Mark W. Jarvis
Phoenix, Arizona
**
Although my sister sang in the Celestial
Room during the dedication, I don't know any of the youth in this
article. HOWEVER, the spirit of the youth came through so strong
that I was almost overcome. Tears came to my eyes and my soul was
enlarged. Please, as the Lord continues to direct that new temples
are constructed and the Prophet has encouraged such celebrations
to be a part of each temple dedication, do your best to bring us
into the circle. We, too, are believers and such articles bring
us closer to Our Father and His special young people. Thank you
for this great experience.
Bryan Elkins
Caliente, Nevada
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Kudos for Kapp Perry
Read Article Here
Washington Family Weekly, with Steven
Kapp Perry
Steven Kapp Perry did a great job with
Maurine on this new weekly broadcast. It's a very important message
to get out, and it was a well-done delivery. Thank you.
Barry Hansen
Orem, Utah
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Singing a Different Tune
http://www.ldsmag.com/churchupdate/060912choir.html
Reporters Sing with the Mormon Tabernacle
Choir
How wonderful is that —a chance to
REHEARSE with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir? I would love that opportunity
too!
Tammy VanCleve
Gilbert, Arizona
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Dogfight
Read Article
Here
Dogs in the Dark, by Don Staheli
I just found Meridian Magazine online,
thanks to a family member. Boy, did I need the article “Dogs in
the Dark”! I am a new relief society president, and have had some
very disheartening “mean” encounters from active church members.
Thanks, Brother Staheli, for putting some great advice and life
lessons into this article.
Name withheld
**
This re reminded me of an instance
in my life. I was about 10 months pregnant and alone, except for
my children. I awoke in the dark of night and saw a male person
in my room. The shape of this person reminded me of someone I had
seen in the neighborhood. I said "Go home," and he did.
I do not know what he intended. I had nothing of value, except my
children. Nevertheless, this experience frightened me so much that
I had labor pains from the next day on until the birth of my child.
I am sure that the person did not know what he had caused, and that
he believed I was not afraid.
I have had similar experiences since
then, and have always been able to use this tactic. I will try
to use it when confronted verbally instead of physically after reading
your article.
Oris Morgan
Oceanside, California
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Family and Friends
Read Article
Here
Family History: Why Do We Resist the
Blessings? by Darla Isackson
Wonderful and timely article.
Gave me chills of happiness.
At this moment, I am having a very
unique and wonderful experience. My husband, not a member of the
Church but supportive of me, lost his devoted father, and a wonderful
aunt and uncle around 5-6 years ago. Last week, on a whim, I asked
him for all the information he had on them. He surprised me by
bringing out his own pedigree chart, including me and my family.
He had written everything down in longhand.
A few days later, on the suggestion of my angelic daughter-in-law
in Texas, I hesitatingly asked my husband, if he'd mind my grandson
baptizing his father. We've talked about such things before; but
he's always said, "once you're baptized (as a baby), you're
done: you don't need to *do* it again."
Well, this time he looked me in the
eye for a very long minute, kind of grinned, and said "Knock
yourself out." Wow. What a thrill. Then I got brave, and
contacted my husband's cousin, the daughter of his dear aunt and
uncle. I asked her if she would mind giving me some additional
information about her parents, then got even braver, asking if she
would give us permission to not only baptize them, but have them
sealed by proxy, for an eternal marriage, thus opening the door
to becoming an eternal family.
I sent her [the link for] www.mormon.org
and asked her to check it out, letting me know if anything made
her feel uneasy. She emailed back within a day, and in bold lettering
shocked me by saying, "Yes, I give you permission. I know
my mother and father have agency and can choose, that they will
be happy to know we love them and care so much for their well being.
I also feel this is no threat to my own personal beliefs."
Wow again.
So tomorrow, Thursday, Sept 14, my
husband's aunt and uncle will first, be baptized by my grandson
and granddaughter, then united for eternity by my precious son and
daughter-in-law in Texas. Aunt Lilly and Uncle Martin will now
become members of the true, pure, and living gospel.
In getting my grandchildren ready to
do the baptisms. I wrote everything I could about Aunt Lillie and
Uncle Martin, so by the time the baptisms take place, they will
know these people well. My sweet little granddaughter said she
knows she will feel the presence of Aunt Lilly, and I'm sure she
will.
I plan to do the same for "dad"
when my husband's sweet elderly mother eventually passes away.
What a wonderful adventure. What amazing miracles happen when you
take that first step.
name withheld by request
Florida
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Flight of Fancy
http://www.ldsmag.com/backstagegraffiti/060913butterflies.html
Butterflies in the Archives, by
Marvin Payne
This is one of the most disjointed,
diverse, and totally funny articles you have written. Keep it up.
Thank you for keeping a diary. I wish
I had. I've seen a few wooly worms become flutterbys also.
Andre Mostert
Champaign, Illinois
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In Memoriam
Read Article Here
A Time to Remember, by Susan Law Corpany
What a beautiful article. This anniversary
hit me harder than all the others so far, except for the actual
event. The sorrow is palpable: deep into the marrow of my bones.
The obvious but inexplicable evil interwoven with so many stories
of the ultimate of sacrifice and brotherly love; a contradiction
that jerks me between horror and profound awe — awe and gratitude
in the face of those who actually personified "Greater love
than this…" There are no words. Not even thoughts or expressions
that can capture what consumes the hearts of many of us.
My eldest son fought in the first Gulf
War and my father was a Marine; so I have special interest in the
military side of this continuing earthly drama.
On 9-11 I found out my 12-year-old
son's school was doing absolutely nothing to commemorate the day.
I was told the school leaders did not want the kids to "obsess"
on the topic. I will be writing a letter to the paper and to the
Principal.
Marilynn
Springfield, Missouri
**
Thank you for this article. It was
perfect for helping to remember 9-11 and to know that there are
good men out there doing something. Keep writing.
Peggy Bidwell
Camas Valley, Oregon
**
Thank you for your article. You did
a good job personalizing your experience during that difficult time
during the attacks. I appreciate what you have shared and your perspective.
Vicky Rafn
Oregon
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Clean Language
Read Article Here
Power Phrases — Powerful Principles,
by Daryl Hoole
Phrases I remember hearing over 30
years ago at BYU are mainstays of my "cleaning." Have
I mastered them? Not all but in the repeating and passing them down
to my children, the benefits are certainly visible.
Thank you for the refresher course.
Looking forward to the next article
and set of principles.
Naomi Harper
Carmichael, California
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Beautiful City
Read
Article Here
Through the
Camera Lens: A Compensation for Their Tears — The Dedication of
the Nauvoo Temple. Text by Maurine Jensen Proctor, Photography by
Scot Facer Proctor
Thank you for your photo essay of
the Nauvoo temple.
My family visited there over the Labor
Day weekend. My husband of now three years and his son had been
there 13 years ago.
My daughter and I had never been to
Nauvoo. I knew before going that I had a strong testimony but after
having been in Nauvoo learning of church history, my testimony is
so much stronger to the truthfulness of the gospel. I feel truly
blessed to have had so "many" confirmations of that while
we were there.
Thank you for your website and especially
for your photos.
Gwen Mangelson
Rogersville, Missouri
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