Today I Touched the Temple

Today I had the amazing opportunity to attend one of the dedication services for the Oquirrh Mountain Temple and to sing in the choir. It has been a summer full of rehearsals as we prepared for this sacred event and the chance to contribute the the spirit that was felt there. I was a little nervous, and feeling very humble, but most of all just wanting to really feel the spirit of our Savior as we sang. As soon as we took our place in the temple I could feel my eyes water and then began the battle to keep my emotions under control. Luckily, during the songs I did ok and only leaked a little during some of the talks. That is, until the final song, the Hosanna Anthem. The song is a combination of a prayerful request that the Lord would accept our offering and singing praises to Him. I did okay until the line that says we'll sing and shout with the armies of heaven. I know that we were not alone! I also know that my Dad was close by. I smile to think that maybe he was part of the Heavenly Choir that joined us! No wonder I had a hard time with my emotions! I am proud to say that it was only a few tears and no actual sobs! One of my favorite things was when President Monson spoke to the children that were in the temple and told them to reach out their hand and somewhere near them touch the temple. Then they could say "Today I touched the Temple and the Temple touched me." Truly today I may have briefly touched the temple, but it left a permanent impression as the temple touched me.