Wonderful Weekend

It all started a few months ago when talking to my Bishop. He asked me if I had ever considered volunteering to work in The San Diego Temple once a month. I told him that I have always wanted to, but was never sure of how to go about it.

Fast forward to 5 weeks ago, I got a call from the Temple President's Secretary asking me to come to the Temple the next morning for an interview. At first, I  freaked out and couldn't figure out why the Temple President would want to talk to me, then I remembered my conversation with the Bishop and immediately calmed down. I got up and drove to the Temple and met with the President and He asked me to serve at the Temple the First Saturday of every month from 11:30 - 5:30, I accepted.

This last Saturday June 5th was my first day. While it was a little nerve racking at first, I quickly felt at ease as soon as I met all the wonderful women with whom I would be serving with. I've only know them for two days now, but they all feel like Mother's and Friends to me.

It was an amazing experience and while there were a few incidents it was easily the best day I've ever spent in the Temple(besides my wedding day). If your ever at the San Diego Temple on the first Saturday of the month, come and find me I'd love to see you!

The weekend just got better on Sunday. I was asked last week if I could teach the 7yr. old Primary class of course I jumped at the chance. I haven't been in Primary for 2 years now and it is next to Young Women's my all time favorite place to be in Church.

I had a blast with my Class. We went on a Treasure Hunt looking for various treasures and ended with the ultimate treasure the Scriptures which represents the Gospel. We then went back to our classroom and had a great time learning and sharing our treasures with each other.

After class we went to Sharing Time where we sang songs and played a game. I was also privileged to hear the new song the children are learning this year for the Primary Program. As I sat there listening to the children I was moved to tears to hear their sweet voices singing about our Heavenly Father. CLICK HERE to listen to the song and click on the words and music mp3 for I Know That My Savior Loves Me. If you haven't heard it already I guarantee you will be in tears by the end.

I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for giving me exactly what I needed this weekend! He truly knows us all and loves each of us more than we could ever comprehend.

Make-A-Wish Night

Last Tuesday the Young Women were invited to a Make-A-Wish Dinner and presentation at the UCSD Campus in La Jolla. One of the girls in our ward has leukemia and has gone through surgeries and a complete bone marrow transplant which ended up changing her blood type. The Chi Omega Sorority teamed up with Make-A-Wish to grant her a wish of a Mediterranean Cruise for her and her family. I told her that I was going to stuff myself inside a suitcase and stowaway on the ship.

Kelley, Gaby, & Allisen

Juliette, Hope, Rachelle, Kandace

Sarah and her family with the Chi Omega Sorority.

A few of the girls and I stopped at the Temple on the way home and took some pictures. I enjoyed playing with my new camera and the settings it has.

I was laying on the ground for this shot.

This is my favorite from that night.

The whole evening was amazing and I wish Sarah and her family an awesome adventure later this summer.