Ellie's Special Day at the Temple

Ellie's day at the temple where she received her endowment was truly a beautiful day.  To describe what takes place in the temple when one receives his or her endowment can best be described from lds.org:  
 In a general sense, an endowment is a gift of power from God. Worthy members of the Church can receive a gift of power through ordinances in the temple that gives them the instruction and covenants of the Holy Priesthood that they need in order to attain exaltation. The endowment includes instruction about the plan of salvation.

In order for others to attend, they must already have received their endowments.  The temple is truly a beautiful edifice dedicated to the Lord for sacred covenants to be made.  Therefore, no pictures can be taken inside.

Taylor and Ellie, after the session was over.

What a special event in Ellie's life!  You can tell how happy she was.

Kevin and Shaun

Taylor and Ellie with her dad and mother.

Taylor and Ellie with Kevin and Angie

Taylor and Ellie with Shaun and Tifany

Taylor and Ellie with her four siblings and their spouses.

Ellie's parents were so emotional in the temple since this was the first time that all five children and their spouses were together inside the temple.  I remember that day so much when all seven of our children and their spouses were together in the temple.  That means everything to a parent!

I had to take a picture of Tifany taking pictures.  She has the correct camera and all the know-how to take the most fantastic pictures!  Maybe someday I can get to that point!

Such a spiritual feast to attend the temple with someone for their very first time.  Only two more days until the wedding!