Oquirrh Temple

The entrance to the temple faces West. What a gorgeous view from the front doors!
Walking up to the front entrance from the side. Almost reminded me of the pictures I've seen of Solomon's Temple. Just something about the pillars and the stone work.

What a blessing it is to live in a valley dotted with temples. The Jordan River Temple was closed for cleaning and I REFUSE to go down town for many reasons:

Traffic

Parking

Can't find my car!

Forget to get tokens

Don't love live sessions

Very busy temple

So with that in mind, my option was to find another temple. One doesn't need to look too far in the Salt Lake Valley to find a temple that is fairly close. I had never been to the Oquirrh Temple so chose to go out there. It was a beautiful experience and I count my blessings that my mother joined the church and raised her children with gospel principles and beliefs. With the passing of Donald, I needed some alone time and what better place to be than in the temple to get your thoughts in line and your prayers answered. How grateful I am for my testimony that families are forever. I know that there will come a time when Mother, Annette, Donald and Buster and I will meet and embrace again. Parting is always sad but the understanding of 'forever' brings peace.