The Gila Valley Temple

We went to the broadcast of the dedication of the Gila Valley Temple this morning. There was such a beautiful, peaceful, sweet spirit there. Jan knows Pres. Crockett from her NAU institute days, and we visited with both Pres. & Sis. Crockett a couple of weeks ago in the Snowflake temple. It was uplifting, hearing their sweet testimonies this morning. I wish I had the power to express what was in my heart, but words cannot express it. I left the broadcast this morning with the hope burning in my breast to be a better man, a better husband, a better father and grandfather. That is what the gospel does to us, makes us desire to reach higher and be better. And as Elder Holland said this morning, the purpose of the temple is to fill us with the Lord's forgiveness, for we certainly all need it. I am so thankful for the opportunity that was afforded us today, to be in the Celestial Room of the new temple, even though we were hundreds of miles away, and to feel that sweet spirit in our hearts. What a time we live in!