When I was about 12, I was visiting Washington D.C. with my Dad on a business trip. We took one night to drive up and visit the temple. As we walked around the temple grounds and my dad paused and pulled an Almond Joy out of his pocket. Before we shared the candy bar, he bore his testimony to me about the true joy that comes from the temple. He shared with me his gratitude in knowing that he was sealed to Mom and each of the us kids for time and all eternity. It was at that moment that I decided that I was going to get sealed in the temple, no matter what. Ever since that time, the DC temple has held a special place in my heart. It was a joy to attend any chance I got.
I will be forever grateful to my parents and the principles taught in our home while we were growing up. I think there was a picture of the temple in each of our bedrooms; we were able to watch as our parents went to the temple together on a regular basis; there was nothing else discussed other than a worthy temple marriage; and in every testimony borne they expressed their deep gratitude for the sealing power which bound our family together forever.
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