February 2, 200l
Temple Day for Paulette and Jennifer
This day was a very special day, two of my daughters, Paulette and Jennifer went through the Mesa Temple in Arizona, for their first time.
The day itself seemed so beautiful. The air was cool and refreshing. It was a neat feeling to walk with Paulette from the parking lot to the Mesa Temple. Lynn, Paulette, and Launie and I came in our car. Jennifer, Windy, Jennifer's friend from Flagstaff, were already inside. Mike Maughan, Jennifer's fiance, was there for the session.
Those who were in attendance for our group were Lynn, Mike, Paulette, Jennifer, Launie, Alycemarie, Pauli's friend who is deft. Wendy, Jennifer's friend and Escort. Sis. Carrie Seline, our Bishops wife.
Most all know a little sign langue, and was able to sign to Alycemarie, except for me, I don't know it.
This year for Christmas 2000, Lynn and I were able to get a full set of Temple clothing, including the Temple dress for both Pauli and Jennifer. Pauli went with us and helped pick things out for both of them.
One of the ladies, a Temple worker, walked us from where Pauli reported in, to records, where they checked her record. Pauli is going on a Mission to Sydney Australia in March. Jennifer is hoping to Marry Mike in March. Mixing up the two sisters, Temple workers tried a few times to give Mike to Pauli. Even in the Celestral room, they asked for Sister Walker to stand, we had to ask which one....for there were three of us. We left the Brother momentarily confused..... but good memories to remember.
We followed to where we could get clothing if needed, then Lynn left to go to the men side. Launie and I followed Pauli and the Sister back to the dressing rooms. Leaving Pauli at the Bridal rooms for new sisters. I saw Windy in the Bridal waiting room and waved at her.
After changing into our white clothing, Launie saw some ladies from her branch who had come to go through with a sister who also was going through for the first time. She was around 76 years old and in a wheelchair.
Launie and I went into the Bridal waiting room to wait for Jennifer and Pauli. I was so surprised to see Marge Russel there. I didn't even recognized her. Marge was my Primary President back in the 8th ward, right after Lynn and I had moved to Phoenix. I was a Primary teacher at that time. (1966).
Marge, along with Shirley Auserie gave me a baby shower for Launie, just before Launie was born.
Marge's sister, is the one who is in the wheelchair, and also a member of Launie's Branch.
We sat on the 2nd row and waited for Jennifer and Pauli to come in. Jeniffer came in first and sat in front of Windy, who was her Escort. Pauli came in and sat in front of us.
Both girls are so beautiful....I hope I can always hold those memories in the deep part of my heart, so they may always be there....being in the Temple with three of my children is very sweet....
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