The Temple

We have a new temple in Helena being dedicated soon! I’m so excited. It will be open to the public to tour for the next few weeks. Today it was open to the media and I was able to play the piano at a reception area for the guests. It was such a neat experience. I loved it so much. I can’t wait to take our kids down for a tour.

I didn't know exactly what to expect when playing the piano. I wasn't sure where I would be or who would be listening. They had us all play in the chapel of the church building next to the temple. Only one family came in to sit and listen for a few minutes. I played for 30 minutes. There just weren't that many people there today. It looked empty, but it didn't feel empty. I was filled with a lot of emotion knowing there were people there that I just couldn't see. I had to push away the desire to think about it too much or else I don't think I would have been able to continue playing the piano. And then I realized why the temple is so important and so special to us. It is our connection to heaven. It is where we can feel closer to God than any other place on Earth. It teaches us how to live so we can make it back to God with our families and have a happy eternity all together. It is filled with peace because it is the house of the Lord and He is the Prince of Peace. Being in the temple puts all of life into perspective. I'm so grateful that we have such a special place so near to us!

Ryder had a game tonight and he got two hits! I was so excited for him!