There is a quote: "LIFE IS NOT ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORMS TO PASS.... IT'S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN."
With 12 children and 5 adopted from Russia, we have had challenges and trials along with our joys. We have decided that we must
learn how to "dance in the rain." We must notice and acknowledge the joys and miracles in our lives.
They exist daily -- we just need to make sure we do not miss them!! This blog is to remind us of these miracles and joys!

Monday, May 6, 2013

APRIL 26, 2013: A MORNING AT THE TEMPLE


A MORNING AT THE TEMPLE
APRIL 26, 2013

What a beautiful day and a dream come true for parents.
We were able to go with Melissa and Hyrum to the temple for their first time.
It was very moving to see them prepared for this important step in their lives.
They have made choices, difficult choices, through their youth and teen years to
keep themselves clean and worthy and also to 
prepare themselves to receive the
the special ordinances, covenants and blessings of this day.
As we told them in the Celestial Room, 
"You have lived your whole life thus far for this day!  
What a glorious day!!  
Enjoy the joy that you feel for working and accomplishing this goal!"

It was a treat to have our 3 oldest children in the temple.
Wow!  We told them that we now all need to work together
to get everyone else here!!!



We are so blessed to have Robert as part of our eternal family!!!
He is such an amazing man and takes good care of Alison and will
be a wonderful Dad!!!  We love you Robert!!!



 Back at the ranch, or rather Robert and Alison's apartment, 
the other kids did a great job
watching "Tangled" and eating popcorn 
while we spent the morning in the temple.

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