Strength from the Temple

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The past three years in Vegas I have come to really appreciate the temple and the emotional support and blessing that comes from going to it. With living in a city that has sin all around me it is so nice to be in a place that is so far from it. The feeling in the celestial room is so strong like no other temple I have been in and maybe it is because of where I live! I never want to leave when I am in there!

Starting last September I have made a goal to go to the temple once a week. Ryan is either at work or school during the day and night so I thought I might as well spend time at the temple once a week rather than in front of the T.V. while he is away. I was nervous at first to go alone but found to be a really good thing for me. I also was feeling overwhelmed with things and struggling with disappointments and needing some extra comfort. I don't want anyone to think that I am bragging about going weekly but to share what I have needed to do for me to keep moving forward. The temple has given me such strength as I have gone with a hurt soul with wanting answers to righteous desires and in return have felt peace and hope to continue to trust in the Lord's plan and to know that he knows what is best for me.

Comments

Drake Family said…
Karm,
That is awesome! What a great goal! It is sad to think that I live only blocks away from the temple here and don't make it that often. I need to set that as a goal for me as well! Way to go!!
April 28, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Hayley Nelson Potter said…
I love your pictures, you look exactly the same. SO great! I will call you soon. I miss my Karmann!!!
April 30, 2008 at 9:47 AM
The Wells Family said…
Amen! Isn't it hard sometimes to really put your trust where it needs to be and realize that things will go as they should? I struggle with it so much too. I also LOVE the Las Vegas temple! When I lived there and was single with MANY questions, I, too, would spend every week there and had many great experiences and then I met Rob and we continued to attend once a week. It was great for us. Now...sadly, I wish I had more time to go to the temple. Time is more challenging with kids. :)
April 30, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Marcus, Angie & Bug said…
Hi Karmann! Nice to finally meet you! haha! I've heard all about you and I'm sure Marcus will be happy to you see blog too! fun! Good luck in Phoenix. My friend Laura King lives down there and does sorta what you do...I know it's a huge place, but just in case you meet her, she's pretty fun.
May 1, 2008 at 8:32 AM
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