Owl City Has A Song About Jesus

Seriously. They do. In Sacrament today it was mentioned and some of the lyrics were recited. I’d encourage you all to give it a listen if you can. It’s called “In Christ Alone” by Owl City. I listened to it a lot on my mission and it definitely brings the spirit. It definitely got me through tough times. 


I officiated an Endowment Session! 

I was asked by my shift coordinator if I’d officiate this week and I agreed. I had done it once before but it had been before they changed the presentation. I can now say I’ve done it twice! It’s always nice to listen to the endowment session even if I’m not going through for someone. Also, kudos to my neighbors for being in that session! It was fun seeing them there. 

I think it’s miraculous how I’ve started to memorize different things. Bits of the Initiatories, the words you say at the veil and also the new name I’ve memorized even though I thought I would never be able to. It’s marvelous and a blessing to me honestly. There are some people who hardly need my help at the veil honestly. And paying attention to the words themselves is quite the experience. All the blessings listed and how all the ordinances are worded are so specific and delicately worded. They all are truly special. 


I’m a little sad to be honest. I’m not going to be able to be an ordinance worker for the next two weeks because the temple is closing for maintenance tomorrow. I’m also scared to book at the St George one because I know it’ll be completely full. I know mine was because the St George one was closed for two weeks and is opening back up in time for mine to close. And believe me, it was hectic. I guess I’ll see what happens. Maybe I’ll be able to get in somewhere?


 General Conference is in two weeks!! I’m excited and I know a lot of you are too. I hope we can all prepare for it in the coming time we have. I know a lot of people have a question they want answered in this time and it may be answered! However I do think it requires faith and a willingness to listen even if it’s not the answer you want to hear. I think I’m going to seek comfort about my knee because, well, I’m most likely going to have surgery on it after my mission. But whatever you all are seeking, try knocking! Love you all!

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