Sunday, Fast and Testimony Sacrament Meeting

The first Sunday in November and it is Fast and Testimony Sacrament meeting today. Our morning prayer was about bearing our testimonies if we felt impressed upon to do so.

Well, we were and did. Ron insisted that he go first. So the things he said, I could either agree or say something else. He did a great job and I was pleased. He paid me a great compliment and bore his testimony of the Savior. I was very happy how he said it.

I was able to give mine and express my gratitude for him and how well he was "trained' by Connie. I acknowledge his goodness and how I had waited twenty-five years to find him. When Ron told how many of my friends he was introduced to, would tell him what kind of person I am, and he said he knew that to be true. I saw the sisters in the audience and some of the brethren smile and nod in agreement. He said I was a "jewel," as they nodded. It made me feel good inside and so appreciative for my husband.

I know that it was necessary for me to feel I "deserved" a good husband and man in my life for my eternal companion. One of our guests who came to the reception from our old Cascade II ward told me in my ear as he gave me a hug, how much "I deserved this (good husband and be happy," My heart was full and know Heavenly Father brought us together and that we had a lot of unseen helpers as well.

I bore my testimony in Cincinnati too, but he didn't. I remember telling the ward there that all fifteen of our children and most all their spouses attended the sealing in the temple.

I realized more and more what a great sacrifice and effort it must have taken for them all to be present. I saw several tender mercies and miracles occur for that to come as an answer to prayer. I had felt very strongly that somehow they would all be there. My faith was strong and I was so thankful for that to have happened. It was a dream come true.

I still ponder that special day of our marriage and the pre-sealing talk given by the sealer, Patriarch Donald H. Holdaway. He was also my home teacher for two years. He practically walked me through the last two years, counseling me and giving me such hope that I would have an eternal companion, and just needed to (continue) be patient. He would pronounce blessings in prayer and literally too that showed me how and the way to have an eternal sweetheart.

It was worth the wait. We are so happy together, and each day confirms that. I had confidence from the time we spoke and on until we met and carried on our courtship long distance at first. I feared not, and doubted not. How blessed I am, and we are to be together. He is the love on my life here and forever.

How sweet it is!

I will add pictures soon to this post.