opal....

today was a special day for me. i made the decision yesterday that i was going to go to the temple friday morning. i was determined not to let anything get in my way. so, i woke up at 5:30 a.m, cleaned up, dressed, kissed hubby and the baby "good bye", and i was on my way. the temple session I went to was special because i was going on behalf of my grandmother, Opal Marian Verline Edward-Ragsdale. yes, i am named after a great woman! my grandmother played a huge role in my childhood, and adult life. she was a very nurturing woman. i am grateful she was apart of my life. i hope my children and grandchildren will love me as much as her children love her.
i had a beautiful experience at the temple today. the temple is truly a holy place, a refuge, The House of the Lord. some of my most meaningful experiences in the temple have always been when i'm doing work for my own family. i am grateful that we live close to the temple, and I realize that I need to take advantage of this blessing.
it's time for me to set some new goals. i think i will call them my "saturday morning must do list". i will let you know how it works out. stay tuned!