Our Scavenger Hunt
Today I worked. Work is going so well. I fell authentic and happy. I am really enjoying the opportunities coming our way. I am so happy and feel more connected to Jonny than I have in a long time. After work, I wanted to go do something with the kids.
We created a scavenger hunt of things to look for when we went to go look at the Draper temple grounds. Moroni, check, House of the Lord, check. Windows, check. Flower beds, check. And off we went. We found a front row parking spot, like always. Unloaded the children, that takes a minute. And off we went, with a bag of snacks, a bottle of water, our check lists and a pencil for each child. The spirit of the temple penetrates through the majestic walls of the temple onto the grounds. The children walked into the Lord’s garden with reverence, with excitement, with awe. Moroni was the first item checked on our list. Followed by the pretty flowers, so many colors and styles to see! Stained glass windows, castle like fortress in the walls of the temple, Big shiny doors, representing the value treasure found when walking into the House of the Lord. No fountain was found at this temple, and no sun, moon and stars on the outside. We walked around once, had a snack and then the children wanted to walk around again. I had a quiet moment to teach and to testify of the Lord’s work. We talked about covenants, and temple marriage. We talked about choices and deciding to live worthy to enter the house of the Lord. They did not want to leave. Anna said the temple felt peaceful and it made her feel happy. Brennan wanted to walk around again, so we did. With our stroller, with our snack bag and our checklist, we walked around the majestic fortress again.
We sat in front of a group of well manicured, small trees. Maybe standing 8 feet tall. Baby tree sprouts were sticking up at the base of those trees. I asked Anna how those baby trees were like us. She quickly replied. The big tree is like Heavenly Father. We are like the baby trees. We are small now, but someday we can grow up to be just like Heavenly Father is now. For a seven year old, she is wise beyond measure. Her understanding is deeply rooted in gospel principles. I love them so!
Moroni, check. Windows, check. Big beautiful doors, check. “House of the Lord” check. Happy peaceful day, check.
I am so grateful for quiet moments to teach my children, to anchor them to my testimony. To fortify their belief, so that when the winds come, and the rains howl in their lives, they know that they can find refuge in the walls of the temple of the Lord.
