After months and years, I was blessed to attend the temple and see my sweet daughter, Kathryn, receive her endowment in the Dallas Temple. I cannot begin to express my joy. And to have ALL my children there, WITH their spouses, was an emotion that spilled over into tears as I entered the endowment room with Kathryn. I was her escort, and was able to spend some special time with her as she had her washings and annointings...and then she met with the Matron of the temple. It was at that time, I was able to listen to the matron explain the importance of the garments and the blessings received from wearing the garment righteously. I was comforted hearing all the promises she shared with Kathryn of the endowment and the living of the covenants Kathryn would make that day. My heart swelled to watch Kathryn absorb it all.
I knew we were short on time as I watched the matron watch her clock. The session was scheduled to start at that moment, but she wasn't finished explaining some of the important details Kathryn needed to know. I felt slightly anxious, knowing those attending the session, were waiting for us. It was at that moment though, that the matron shared the following words that would become the most comforting and significant words of the moment for me.
'Don't worry. They won't start without you'.
Knowing that the rest of my family was sitting in that endowment room, waiting for us, meant more to me than just 'at that moment'. We would have never started ETERNITY without Kathryn. And as we were escorted by the matron to the endowment room, I first caught Del's eye - then Ammon - then I saw Kylie and Lexi. Mike was next, and then lastly, I saw Jordan. My heart then over flowed and the tears fell. We could now start Eternity.
Today, it's the 12th of March and Ammon and Kathryn are being sealed this Friday, the 15th. Del and I bought both Ammon and Kathryn several pairs of garments. We got Kathryn her own temple dress, Ammon his temple clothing and both of them have their own temple robes etc. We have a small reception Friday night for family and ward members with a wedding cake and some of our yummy soft ice cream. It will be at the house. Then, life will go on.
I am happy - life is sweet - I am content. Del and I could not feel any more blessed or grateful for these recent sweet moments in our life. Our family is the happiest it has ever been. We still have our trials of finances, illness and the earthly struggles we are meant to live through. But we are doing it together, as a family.
An Eternal Family.
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