Preparing....

This is the Oklahoma City Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

One of my resolutions if to be worthy of the temple in 2012.  This temple is the one closest to me so it will be the one that I go to.  

When I was baptized 3 1/2 years ago I had my heart set on the temple but I was going to wait until Kyle could go with me.  I feel truly moved by the Spirit to start preparing for the temple now.  Going without Kyle isn't the ideal way I imagined going to the temple but I feel that I need to do this for me.  I have been praying about it and I think that now is the time. There are a few things I need to do first.  I am going to start with quitting smoking. I am a strong woman and I don't need to be dependent on anything, especially something that is so bad for my health.  Along with that I am going to work harder to follow the word of wisdom more closely (eat meat sparingly, lots of fruits and veggies, and whole grains). I already don't drink coffee, tea, or alcohol so that won't be a problem.   I just feel like I need to be a better person. I know that I am not a bad person, but I feel there is room for improvement!  

I have set aside 90 minutes everyday while Ashlynn is at school and Konner naps, to study my scriptures, ponder them and pray.  I would also like to receive my Patriarchal Blessing first.  Sometime soon.  I also want to simplify my life. I have been looking at my life and I can see how worldly I have become and I know that I can find ways to glorify the Lord in my life more often. Spend less money on things that don't really matter and do more service for others.  

I am so excited to start this journey and I am so blessed to have support from all of you. This is the year for a better me. This is the year for a more righteous me. 

I love you all!


I am editing this to make a note.  It is Sunday January 15,2012 and just now I showed Konner this picture and he said "temple".  I have showed him pictures of temples before and we have had FHE about the temple, I have also just shared stories and talked about the temple with the kids.  He has never said it before but I always point at the picture and say "Temple. Temple. I love to see the temple. So beautiful. Temple."  So I guess he just finally caught on to it!! Anyway, it was adorable and melted my heart. I wanted to make note of it so I would remember!