Good News; No. Great News; Getting Closer. Awesome/Epic/Fantastic News?! YES!!!!

     I have THE BEST news ever!! I can't even tell you all how happy I am for my family and I. This past Sunday Alex and I had a temple class. We went over our homework that our Bishop had given us. -He said that he has never felt compelled to give those he was teaching homework. But for some reason he was compelled to give us this assignment.- He had given us scriptures to read. We read about Premortal Life, The Fall, Mortal Life, Death & Resurrection and Kingdoms of Glory. (If you are interested in the scriptures just let me know. They are great and they give you some insight into everything.)

After some discussion our Bishop told us that at the earliest we could be at the temple was late July!! How exciting!! After Alex and I talked we agreed on the date August 8th! Oh my goodness!! I am getting so excited just typing about this! I'm also getting nervous..There is so much to learn! 

    I wanted to thank everyone who has been with my family and I through this journey. It has been the hardest but most rewarding journey we have ever been on. 

I think before this happened my eyes weren't necessarily closed but they were shrouded, had a film over them. Well not anymore! My eyes are wide open and I definitely welcome the change of view. I love that I now have Christ at the center of my life. I love that the spirit resides in my home. I am HAPPY!
     I can't wait to have our next lesson. I can't wait to learn more about the temple and everything it stands for! Oh my gosh. You probably think I'm some sort of freak now...But the fact is that I finally found something that makes me incredibly happy. I feel worthy...and if you've ever experienced a lick of sin and temptation you know how awful and sick you feel when you do something you know is wrong but can't seem to get out of it's tight grip!
    Going on two ago now I found a dress. The most beautiful dress. I finally get to have the dress I've always wanted. The dress I've always been waiting for. I feel worthy to wear this dress. This beautiful white dress. It's amazing what a simple piece of garment can do for you, how it can make you feel.
    So there you have it! My totally awesome, epic, fantastic news! August 8, 2013 is our date for our sealing! WHOO!! :)