"Be Patient in afflictions, for thou shalt have many; but endure them, for, lo, I am with thee, even unto the end of thy days." D&C 24:8

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way - in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only. "

--Charles Dickens

This has probably been one of the most humbling weeks OF MY LIFE thus far! Exactly one month after our letter for temple sealing clearance was turned into the First Presidency by David's stake president; we received our letter in the mail!

I was sitting at work on Friday when I got a call from David's mom. As soon as I answered it and she said, "are you sitting down?" I knew our letter had finally come. My heart began to race and I felt an overwhelming sense of relief rest upon me. Mom, along with Angela's help, told me what the letter said.

I could hardly hear what Angela was saying from the sudden onslaught of tears and sobs that escaped me. I couldn't help but quietly thank my Father in Heaven for answering our prayers and giving us the opportunity and privilege to marry in his house.

Since receiving our letter, Dave and I have received blessing, after blessing. Here are just a couple of the obvious ones:

*We were miraculously able to schedule a time on Saturday, June 20th in the Bountiful Temple for me to receive my endowment, and for us to be sealed for time AND ALL ETERNITY right after my endowment.

*All of our family members and friends will be in the temple with us to share in our joy.

* Our testimonies have been strengthened 10 fold because we now realize the divine importance of patience, faith and trust.

The last month has been one long test from our Father in Heaven. Dave and I were required to show what we were made of and prove to EVERYONE that we wouldn't back down from our ultimate goal of a Temple Marriage. I feel so much stronger today than I did a week ago because I have a greater testimony of my fathers plan for me.

It has defiantly not been the funnest roller coaster ride, but Dave and I pulled through, together and I feel so good about everything.

Heavenly Father DOES live and I know that he knows each and every one of us. As long as we are willing to stick to our righteous goals and let nothing stand in our way, Heavenly Father will bless us and see fit that we are taken care of.