Two of the Sweetest Days of our Lives

 Last year, Dave and Bonnie attended temple open houses in St. George, Red Cliffs, and Manti, Utah. They both were baptized and attended church as children but had not been to church since becoming adults.  They were touched by what they saw and felt.  Soon thereafter our elders quorum president was inspired to visit them.  They said they wanted to come back to church.  We were blessed to be assigned as their ministers.  What a joy it has been to be in their home and take this journey with them.  On July 16th they went through the temple for the first time.  We were blessed to be their escorts.  Then the next evening, they were sealed by Ken in our temple.  Those truly were two of the sweetest days of our lives.  We have come to love this dear couple.

July 16th after the endowment

Open the gates

Even the sunset seemed to be celebrating this glorious day.

We have an amazing ward.  It seemed the whole ward came to both events.  Many from Bonnie and Dave's work also came.  It was such a glorious, sweet time when they emerged into the celestial room.  Ward members and friends gathered around and hugged and congratulated them.  We feel sure that is what heaven will be like.  We had tears as we watched.

The next night, after the sealing.  We all cheered as they emerged from the temple.

This is Bonnie's oldest brother Dee .  It was so sweet to have him there.

The happy couple

Afterward, we had a reception for them at the church.

So many from the ward and from work came to celebrate.

As we walked out of the reception, I felt that the heavens opened with light.