Kirtland

Last month I took a trip to Kirtland, Ohio to attend the northeast regional Families Supporting Adoption conference. I have a lot to share about things I learned there, but I will share those later. I have heard many people say (and I have said it in the past) that the spirit isn't present in that temple, but it can be, and it was. The Kirtland temple is  dedicated temple. One of the speakers reminded us that there is no such thing as "un-dedicating" a temple. It was a beautiful place to ponder the many blessings that have been mine because of the saints' faith there in Kirtland. Sitting in the temple and realizing that the power to seal families together for eternity was given in that very same place, gave me an overwhelming feeling of gratitude and perspective. I am grateful that I can attain the blessings that the early saints worked so diligently to receive. Here are a few pictures of the beautiful Kirtland temple and the surrounding gardens.

My dear friend Cindy and me.