Ogden Temple Rededication

Because of the generous nature of my mom, Caleb and I were able to attend his first LDS temple dedication ceremony.  She drove the 60 miles from Syracuse to babysit the younger three children while I took Caleb to the Ogden Temple rededication services.  

I was a little worried that Caleb might be bored during the 90 minute service, but he said he wasn't and that he enjoyed it.  I felt peaceful and joyful that I could share this with him.  For 90 minutes I got to put my arm around him, scratch his back, and just show my love and be happy and grateful to be his mom.  I caught a glimpse of many years to come with this fine young man.  In less than two years he will have the opportunity to have the priesthood bestowed upon him and enter the temple for the first time.  Then there will be a mission and receiving his own endowments. Eventually we will witness as he kneels across the altar to be sealed to one of God's righteous young women.  He will be a great husband and father.  My heart swelled as I thought how blessed I am to be able to help him along his journey in life as he reaches each of these religious milestones.

It's interesting to me that Caleb and I often challenge each other on a variety of things, yet, it is with him, that I often feel a spiritual connection.  He is our deep thinker--the one who wants to know the why of everything.  (That is probably why we have conflicts!)  I need to cherish that more and remember days like today.  I pray so fervently that I can be an example to him and that he will continue to desire to be a righteous young man.  

When I realized it was in less than two years he would be twelve and would be able to go to the temple, I whispered this to him.  A grand smile spread across his face and he said, "I can't wait!"  I pray he always has that zeal.

Tonight was his night for me to sing to him in bed and scratch his back.  I chose, "I Love to See the Temple," among many other Primary favorites.  It was a perfect ending to this day with him.  How I love him!  Nothing is greater than being a mom.