I'd like to take a moment to remember our beloved President Gordon B. Hinckley. As the leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for the past 12 years, he was able to do many things that he will be greatly remembered for. (for more articles on the recent event go here and here)
Although I have vague memoried of other prophets living and dying when I was younger, President Hinckley has been the prophet during some of the most influential days of my youth. Like many, I came to love the humorus, caring, and all around wonderful man whom the Lord called to be our prophet so many years ago, and I will truly miss him. However, my initial feeling, when hearing the news, was peace.
One of the things that he seemed to focus on during his service, was building temples. Just recently I had the opportunity to attend the open house for the new Temple built in Rexburg, Idaho. Like every other Temple I've had the privilege to be in, or seen pictures of, it was absolutely beautiful. It is amazing the peace that can be felt in these buildings. The fact is that they are so much more than just buildings that makes them so special. Each is dedicated as a house of the Lord Jesus Christ as a place of holiness and peace, where (among other things) one can be sealed to their family for time and all eternity.
It was such a wonderful experience for me to be able to walk through the Temple, especially having a "tour guide" to explain more about Temples, and the one I attended in particular. I would definitely recommend a tour at the open house of whichever Temple is being dedicated next.
A few of the temples that have special meaning to me.
