What Comes Next For Willing Hands To Do

I really had no intention of posting anything today, as I was waiting until tomorrow for weigh-in day, but was watching Pres. Eyring's talk from the Relief Society's conference and felt that I needed to share my thoughts.  He spoke of the caregiver, the women of the world.  I am so grateful that I have married one of the great women of the world.  I am thankful for all that she has done and does for me everyday.  As Pres. Eyring spoke, my mind went back to when Susan and I were first married.  We were living with my 92 year old grandfather who needed care and help.  Without hesitation, my new bride, of less than a couple of months, jumped in and willingly served this aging man until the day he died.  She didn't serve out of duty or because it was expected of her, she served grandpa out of a genuine love, even the pure love of Christ.  Grandpa adored her, loved her as his own granddaughter, and protected her when I would tease.  As someone who had the opportunity to watch an angel serve someone in need, I count my blessings that such a noble daughter of God would be my partner forever.  How thankful I am that we were sealed together for time and all eternity.  I know that the blessings of the temple and the sealing powers found in the priesthood of God are real and Eternal.  What a wonderful blessing it is know that through faith and living the commandments, my family will be with me forever.  We have a wonderful opportunity to tour the temple in Boise.  The doors are currently open to all.  There is an open house going on that I invite all who read this to attend.  There is only a couple of weeks left and I would be happy to attend with you.  Please let me know if this is something you would like to do.  Our journey in this life is not to focus on self.  Our journey is to serve others as a means of refining our self.  Through service to those around us, we in turn are blessed.  When we lose ourselves in the service of others we ultimately find ourselves.  Again I want everyone to know that I know that families can be together forever.  I know that death is not a permanent separation but a temporary goodbye.  I long for the day when I can embrace my loved ones that have passed on before me.  I hope that our reunion is one of rejoicing because of a life lived in the service of God.