Temple Square

I have now been in the Young Women's program for almost a year. I can remember being nervous when I was first called as the secretary but saying yes with faith that this was what I was supposed to do. Then a couple months ago I was called as the First Counselor. As they set me apart I can remember being given the blessing to be able to balance the things in my life. The Lord truly knows our thoughts because I had been continually overwhelmed with everything I had to do in my life. Looking back over these past couple of months I don't have those feelings quite as much. I find that the stress in my life seems to usually just come from work. The church part of my life just happens and doesn't seem to take from anything. There is still plenty of time do what ever else needs to be done.
This past weekend I had the opportunity to grow even closer to some of the Young Women. Mindy, the YW President and my wonderful photographer friend, and I took 6 of our girls to Temple Square. We left Friday after they got out of school and stayed at Mindy's parent's house. We were very impressed with the girls that they put themselves to bed at a reasonable hour and were ready when we told them we would be leaving. Saturday we spent most the day walking around Temple Square. We have such wonderful girls with such sweet spirits. I could see them feeling the spirit and truly taking in what was around them.
Mckenley, Savanah, Aubry, Sara, Marinn, and Syree (across everyone's lap)
Me, Mindy, and our girls
While at Temple Square we got a tour of the Joseph Smith Building, we to the Family History Center, saw the Joseph Smith movie, went to the Beehive House, Assembly Hall, the Tabernacle, and Visitor Centers. When we were right by the Temple the girls were all constantly commenting on all the brides and their dresses.
At the Family History Center they took this photo for us.
Sara doing genealogy
Of course the girls had to explore the toys in the Family History Center
Syree
Cooking up something good for their leaders
Savanah
Sara
Savanah giving Sara a push in her first car
I love the flowers at Temple Square


Our girls in front of the Temple
Sara, Aubrey, Savanah, Syree, Marinn, Mckenley

At the Tabernacle we notice that there were post going right in the middle of some of the seats, so of course the girls had to try sitting in the seat.
Savanah
Sara
Marinn
The last thing we did was go inside the gates and walk right around the Temple. Mindy and had us all actually put our hands on the the stone of the Temple and had the girls image themselves getting married in the temple. It was so wonderful to see them feel the spirit and take in the inspiring sights around us. It comforts me to see that they can be strong and true to their faith even in these times.
Me and Mindy