Back in May I accepted a 5 hour shift at the Gilbert Temple and was set apart to be authorized to do so.
Hooray!
I had been wanting to work in the Temple for a very long time!
Since 2008.
In 2008 I asked the leader of our Church Group if I could work in the Temple. I loved being there so much! He said that I needed to wait until all my kids had left the house. That was going to be a long time as my youngest Asher was TWO at the time. I went home a little disappointed, but understood the meaning behind it (making family a priority).
Fast forward 11 years.
Josh and I were attending a large Church meeting for our area (Stake Conference) and I heard the speaker mention that anyone was allowed to work in the Temple now.
What did beautiful news did my ears just hear?!
I turned to Josh and he knew what I was thinking.
I waited a few months to make sure I was really willing to commit to such a time commitment each week and then met with my Bishop to get a recommendation.
It took awhile, but I am now working in the Temple! I started in May and haven't looked back! I love, love, love it! I love being there for a good chunk of my day. I love learning new things as I take the time to ponder during quiet moments of my shift and I love the people that I work with.
It's the Temple! Of course, it will be lovely!
I did feel overwhelmed with all that I needed to learn in the beginning, but five months later, I think I'm getting the hang of things!
And I love it!
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