The Big Day!

Tuesday was a very special day. My dad went to the temple and received his endowments! I will always remember it and feel blessed I was able to be a part of this important event. A small miracle happened that day. Brian was my dad's escort so he had to be there at 6:30 am. We drove together and I wasn't sure what I would do for the next hour, but Brian insisted I go in and wait in the temple. Instead of waiting in the foyer, which I was planning to do, Brian said, just show them your recommend and wait inside.  I went in to appease Brian and when they scanned my recommend the worker told me it had expired 3 weeks ago. My eyes immediately welled with tears as Brian asked what we could do to make it possible for me to be there with my dad. They explained there was nothing that could be done because I would need to go through a bishop and stake president interview. I walked away crying and so discouraged. I can't explain how sad this made me. I kept trying to remind myself it didn't really mater, he was there and I would be waiting there when they were finished. But despite the silver lining I really was so disappointed. Somehow while I was loathing in self pity, Brian was able to talk to the assistant temple president and explained the situation, that my dad had come from North Dakota, and my brother had been here from Iraq so we had been so busy it didn't even cross our minds. The assistant said, "this may be the exception to the rule, but I'll have to talk to the temple president first". He agreed this was an exception. They were able to get hold of my bishop at 6:30 am and the stake president were I had a phone interview with them. It really was a miracle they were able to catch all 3 people to make this happen. I'm so grateful I was able to be apart of this day with my dad. What a blessing. Way to go dad! I love you!