Today was really nice. Our Friends J & G E were kind enough to watch all four of our children all day (along with their own 3) so we could go with Bob's folks to Reno to the Temple. We stopped and picked up a few things, then headed over to Great Grandma's (Bob's grandmother) where we visited for a quick minute and then picked up the old car that she was giving to Bob. Don't know what year it's from (I'm sure he could tell you) - it's old enough not to have airbags... but does have cruise control, auto windows, air conditioning and a moon roof. But it looks like it should be too old for any of that!
Anyway, before I get too far along, there is a slight problem with the car which Dad figures is an easy fix... he's good with fixing cars so he's probably right. Never the less, getting from grandma's house to the Temple was interesting... the car stalls out when you take your foot off the gas. Bob basically treated it much like a standard. Except for a few hard jolts, it was actually pretty funny... and yes, Bob drove it all the way home, where it's sitting right now.
But, once in the Temple we had a wonderful time. It was my first time needing to wear a headset - the session was in Spanish! That was great for Bob - it's been awhile since he's had the opportunity to enjoy it in Spanish. What I loved most from that experience is how sad I would be if I was not able to speak the "common language" but my husband was and therefore I was to be left out. There is an opportunity to gather where the "most commonly spoke language for the group" is used but where there is no translation. Fortunately we were able to participate anyway. But having that experience and realizing how it would be the same with the "spiritual language" needed for the eternities. How sad our loved ones (friends and family) will be if they do not know the needed language. How sad if we do not share it and allow them to be a part.
I'm sure my words do not do justice to the impression I had, but it really sent home the message of Temple work and just how important it is. Not just because of the known reasons for it to be done, but because of the sadness that lingers as people wait for their work to be completed - waiting, but being able to partake or be part until that work is completed. What urgency there really is! And the great need for Missionary work. It's so vital - giving understanding and meaning to the life we are in as well as what is to come. Our spirits are always seeking for such truths.
Because it's such a small Temple, there was an hour gap between the end of the session and the start of the next "session" - it was so nice to just sit together visiting and talking about things that matter and concern us. We've not had much time over this summer, and it's really taken it's toll. It was nice to recapture some of those important elements. Especially in such a peaceful place.
We ended our night with dinner at our friends' house. It was great to hear the kids did so well and to see them all playing and getting along. It was wonderful to visit with another couple near our own age and to just really enjoy ourselves... I believe a game night is in the works! It's very good to feel that our surroundings are a part of our "home" - that we're settling in and finding things that uplift us!
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