Big Picture

Dave and I have been trying to go to the temple once a week. We go in spurts where we will go for a while then slack off. I have to admit how much it affects my life when I go regularly. I know i've been told that my whole life but with 14 credits + part time work + Certification for my M.A. + Volunteer Hours +  Shadow Hours + finding time with my husband and church responsibilities, my life seems SO busy. The ability I have to go sit down and soak in the wonderful feelings that reside there, I feel so fortunate. That is what keeps me saine from week to week. It realigns my priorities and adjusts my focus to see the big picture and what this life is all about. It amazes me how fast I can lose focus on what's really important in life. When I go to the temple, the second I enter the chapel I feel like I've been a dried out sponge that is flooded with water. I imagine one day when I'm at PA school and Dave is at Med school somewhere around the country we very possibly won't be near a temple, and so I'm trying to soak it all up right now.

I am SO grateful that I am able to run to the temple whenever I feel the need. 

I am SO grateful for the blessings we receive for going.

I am SO grateful for a husband who's priority is the Lord in everything he does.

I am SO grateful for a Eternal Marriage that pushes us each and every day.