First stop: Oquirrh Mountain Temple. We performed baptisms. Colin and Chris Dixon and Brian baptized Amy, Kyra, Josh, Ashton, James, and Mindy. We had family file names for the Michel family. It was great to do their work and feel of their gratitude. Thanks Michels for providing the names.
Standing on a beautiful bluff just west of highly traveled Bangerter Highway, the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple sits at the foot of the Oquirrh (pronounced O'-ker) Mountains, facing east toward a panoramic view of the Wasatch Mountains and the valley's other three temples: the Salt Lake Temple, Jordan River Utah Temple, and Draper Utah Temple.
The Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple was the thirteen
th temple built in Utah and the fourth built in the Salt Lake Valley.
Next we visited The Mount Timpanogos Temple. Some of us did baptisms again while Colin, Chris, Brian and I did sealings. It was great to be in the sealing room with such wonderful, pure men!
On July 17, 1995, a 13-foot-3-inch gold-leafed statue of the angel Moroni was set atop the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple to an audience of an estimated 20,000, who literally clogged the surrounding streets. Once the statue was in place, the throngs of visitors broke into applause and then spontaneously began to sing The Spirit of God.
The third day we went to the Draper Temple. Once again, doing baptisms. What a great day for me to stand in the water with my son Colin and see those I love sitting all
around, watching us. Then I watched as they performed the work for those who can't do for themselves.
Standing high atop a hillside near the mouth of Draper's Corner Canyon—featuring 1,021 acres of dedicated open space—the Draper Utah Temple offers a inspiring view of the entire Salt Lake Valley.
Last day, we finished at the Salt Lake Temple. (Home to our own beginnings, so really a special day.) Colin, Brian and I went to an endowment session while Amy, Keera and Ashton did baptisms in this historic baptistry. It was an amazing thing for them, although they did have a bit of a wait after while we finished up. The three of us had the amazing experience of having an "insider's tour" after our session. Something I will never forget, but will have to wait for another venue to share.
