So I know it has been a few weeks since I have posted on my Blog, but during this time of Thanksgiving I can't help but post about the greatest thing I am Thankful for.
As many of you know Brad and I are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On September 10, 2011 Brad and I made promises or covenants with our Heavenly Father. A covenant is a two way promise with God. Brad and I made the promised that if we are faithful to each other and live the commandments of God then in return we are promised His plan of Happiness and to have our family relationships continue after this life. This was all made possible when we were sealed together as man and wife for eternity in the Spokane, Washington Temple.
Brad and I strive to keep these promises/covenants we made on our wedding day by praying and reading scriptures together, attending the temple often to be reminded of all the covenants we have made with our Heavenly Father, and by keeping the commandments and preparing to bring children into this life so we can teach them about Heavenly Father's plan and about our Savior Jesus Christ.
Because of temples, and because my parents, Ken and Tracy Assmus were sealed and made the same covenants as Brad and I, our family can be together forever.
(My parents were sealed/married in the Manti, Utah temple on June 6, 1980.)
This is one of the greatest blessings to me, for many of you know on June 17, 2009 my older brother Jon passed away. As long as my parents and family strive to keep our promises we have made, keep the commandments, and live righteously we will see Jon Again! This blessing is what makes me strive to be a better person and what gives me hope each and everyday.
Today the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has 141 operating temples, 15 are under construction, and 14 have been announced to be built world wide. This is so members from all around the world can enjoy the blessings of the temple, make covenants with our Heavenly Father, do temple work for deceased family members, and have their families sealed to them from eternity.
One of the newest temples that has been built is in Gilbert, Arizona. This news report talks about the temple and its purpose, and also shares a Families story, like mine, of why temples are so important to them. Please watch and you can even see pictures of what these beautiful temples look like inside.
You can also take a look at what all of the temples look like worldwide on this site.
Temples and having a eternal marriage and family is what I am thankful for! I love this church and I know it is true. I couldn't imagine my life without it! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Love,
The Duffy's
Me, too! Love you so much! Please know I am with you in spirit this Thanksgiving season. Hope you can create some special memories with the two (and a half) of you! Hugs!
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