Temples are holy places for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. As in bibilical times, they are places where heaven and earth meet, the most sacred places we can be. To keep them holy, adults who enter must strictly keep the Lord's commandments. There, we make covenants with our Father, act as proxy in covenant-making for those who have passed on, and learn more of His gospel.
On Sunday, a newly built temple in Fort Collins was dedicated, which we were able to watch via satellite broadcast. What a special experience it was to take part in this service and a needed reminder to make the temple a central focus in my family.
Once a temple is built but before it is dedicated, any and all who would like to visit are allowed to come tour the building. This was our children's first time in the temple and we were so excited to share that with them. Their favorite parts were the oxen statues by the baptismal font and the infinite mirrors where they could see themselves endlessly. For we are an eternal family, after all.
But the children's very favorite must have been the fountain outside. And here I was allowed to take pictures, so let's see a handful:
I'm so grateful they are mine forever.
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