I'm going there in 19 days!!!! I can't believe it! Time is flying SO fast. Yesterday we met with our stake president for our final priesthood interview (well, not our last one ever...but you know, last one before we're married). He gave us some excellent counsel and congratulated us on our decision to be married in the temple. Although it seems so common at times because of where we live (and having about 13 temples easily accessible), he mentioned that in comparison to all the millions of people in the world, we make up a relatively small percentage of choosing to take that most important step. I look forward to being sealed to B not only for time, but for ALL ETERNITY. That's a long time to be with someone......ha. I'm so excited though! He asked us an interesting question. Paraphrasing: What do you hope most to get out of your marriage? B, being the gentleman he is, let me go first (Um, thanks B! haha) After giving our answers, President D said those were good anwers, however he asked us to consider the following answer instead: Happiness.
The elements we hope for in our marriage are guaranteed as long as we are loyal to the covenants we will make to each other and to God, however, being married doesn't necessarily guarantee happiness. He reminded us of the scripture in Alma 41 in the Book of Mormon, which teaches us that "wickedness never was happiness". He pointed out that if wickedness never was happiness, that means that the inverse is true; righteousness is always happiness. I like that. And it's true. And not only applicable for people getting married, it is applicable to every single person. When we choose to live God's laws, we are happy. Perhaps our circumstances will not always be perfect, but in the long run, having a clear conscience, and knowing we are headed in the right direction certainly brings happiness. :)
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Also, let me share from my 4 months of experience - lol! - always keep a good attitude about each other. The second you let a negative thought come in your mind, it tends to start to take over. B will have flaws, and there will be things that he does that kind of bother you, but in the end, they really don't matter. Hold on to what matters the most, and always remember how you felt when y'all went through this whole process. I'm excited for you, and love ya bunches!!
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