A day working at the temple

There are no typical days working at the temple because each one is unique depending on the assignments we get and the people who are there. So I thought I'd describe one day (today). 

Our day started off with an eggnog french toast breakfast at Brenda's. Then she headed off to an audition and we did the dishes and watched the kids until it was time to drive to the temple.

My first assignment was to be the attendant to a girl taking out her endowments. Her name was Leanne Petersen. Chatting to her and mostly to her mom while she was dressing, I found out she is 26 and works in the admissions office at Willamette University. I told her I had a grandson-in-law going there--that sounds weird. Her parents and two brothers were there and then at the last minute her sister from Seattle came tearing in and surprised them. They were so happy to see her. 

After getting them settled in the endowment room my next assignment was in the celestial room and there was Sheryl!  She'd come over with her ward. I got to talk with her for a few minutes.

I had a lunch break and then spent a half hour in the foyer. There I chatted with the Baumgartners as they were leaving. 

Then I picked up Leann as she finished her session and took her to the celestial room where her family was waiting. She hugged each one and then they all six had a group hug! That brought tears to my eyes. There's just nothing more valuable in this life than family.

After seeing her off with a hug, I joined Eldon as he officiated on the 3:30 endowment session. He looks so very handsome in a white suit. We had five brothers and five sisters so the prayer circle was perfect!

We ended our day in the temple by sharing a prime rib dinner in the cafeteria.