tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174631178129632979.comments2013-04-18T09:12:34.200-07:00Man. Mission. Mexico.Elder Benjamin Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833814302119850283noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174631178129632979.post-24278312642080037212013-04-18T09:12:34.200-07:002013-04-18T09:12:34.200-07:00Dear Ben,
I loved reading of your miracle baptism ...Dear Ben,<br />I loved reading of your miracle baptism and the Lord's hand in making it happen. Prayer really works and He is involved in every part of this great <br />Kingdom building process. I wanted to share my own experience in the temple recently. It was truly another miracle in my eyes.<br /><br />The Lord’s Comfort<br /><br />I learned first hand of the Lord’s comfort in the work we are doing here in the temple. I was assigned to be an escort for an own endowment. It was my first time serving as an Own Endowment Attendant.<br /><br />I was told to wait for this sister by the front desk. As the time passed for her to arrive, I got concerned. I peeked out the curtain and as I did, I saw a small group of<br />people by the flagpole in front of the temple. An elderly brother dropped his temple bag and was beginning to fall over. A younger brother (who turned out to be this man’s son), ran to his aid. The brother in trouble, was laid down on the bench. <br /><br />I rushed to the front desk and asked the brother there to call for help. He called 911 and then motioned for me to go to the office to ask for Security. I went to the office and told them there was a problem. By the time I got back to the front desk, Security was already outside. <br /><br />The brother at the front desk was being given information by the 911 call. Not long after that happened, the mother and the Own Endowment Sister came into the temple. The mother asked me if I would get her daughter started on her Initiatory and I agreed. The mother left to be with her father-in-law.<br /><br />The Own Endowment sister, Britnee, was crying. This was not the way she thought she would spend her day in the temple, I am sure. I gave Britnee a big hug and she melted in my arms. I told her there was no better place for this to happen because everyone loved her here.<br /><br />We proceeded to the Bride’s Room and got her dressed for her Initiatory. After we finished we found Britnee’s mother waiting in the Bride’s Room. Sister Hales met them in the Instruction Room and then we met in the Chapel.<br /><br />I sat and watched as the whole family, including Britnee’s husband to be, rejoiced together again. I was so surprised to see Britnee’s Grandfather in the Chapel. It was thought that he had a stroke but then he must have recovered enough to be there for his beautiful Granddaughter.<br /><br />My favorite part in the Endowment Session was watching this groom-to-be watch his future bride with the most loving glances. What had started out to be a very difficult time turned into a magnificent spiritual experience. <br /><br />The Celestial Room was never brighter with more hope than ever for Eternal Happiness. The Temple is indeed a source of abundant blessings.<br /><br />Joyce Cory<br />A grateful temple worker<br /><br />Postscript……The day I got home from this experience, I received a message from a young girl I taught as a Sunbeam and a Beehive. She had married out of the temple and I wondered if she would become active again. Lauren sent me a message to ask a favor. She was living in Las Vegas again and was teaching the Activity Days in Primary. I was so happy to read this and know she was not only attending church again but serving in the church. <br /><br />Lauren asked me to share some of the special experiences I have had in the temple. I was so grateful that I had just had one of the most spiritual experiences to share. Lauren told me she and her husband are working on being sealed and hope to be able to do it before her husband is deployed. What a great ending to an amazing day.<br /><br />I love the temple!!<br />Grandma Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425600676435698770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174631178129632979.post-19236414720725015122013-04-02T22:05:57.967-07:002013-04-02T22:05:57.967-07:00Mom! Can you believe your son ate that?!? Nasty! :...Mom! Can you believe your son ate that?!? Nasty! :) Oh i miss him so so much..Rachael Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16740499543521091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174631178129632979.post-48597403537255254242013-03-19T16:25:10.760-07:002013-03-19T16:25:10.760-07:00Hi Elder Ben,
It's your first acquaintance to ...Hi Elder Ben,<br />It's your first acquaintance to Planet Earth!...yes, good old Sister Cory.<br />I was reading your post and wanted you to know how much I appreciated your wisdom. I have thought recently how it is not until after the fact sometimes that we realize that all our experiences are for our good. Sometimes we lose a little faith because it seems hard or we are over sensitive to others actions. We miss out sometimes when we stay low too long. I heard a great quote this week...."The Teacher is always silent during the test." The Lord allows us to feel the opposition just long enough for us to realize that he is just watching us and hoping we will pass the test. Hope you have success with your neighbors.<br />Sure love ya,<br />Sister CGrandma Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425600676435698770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174631178129632979.post-16823110651413586962013-03-02T18:54:31.591-08:002013-03-02T18:54:31.591-08:00Amen, Elder Ben! I love working in the temple eve...Amen, Elder Ben! I love working in the temple every week. The hardest times are when no one shows up! Thanks for adding encouragement<br />to all those who live here. It is the best place on earth!!<br />Grandma Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425600676435698770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174631178129632979.post-67417837620023659012013-01-18T09:28:47.296-08:002013-01-18T09:28:47.296-08:00Oh, Ben...these experiences are just wonderful. Y...Oh, Ben...these experiences are just wonderful. You are learning the amazing strength the Lord gives us. I can just imagine the power that was in that home when you were able to speak. And yes, humility is the most important principle to practice. That means we are open to the spirit that the Lord wants to send to us. So good to hear about these experiences. My testimony is growing knowing you doing so well.Grandma Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425600676435698770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5174631178129632979.post-14209672468830015962013-01-02T16:33:00.814-08:002013-01-02T16:33:00.814-08:00Hi Elder Ben,
It's me..the first person to eve...Hi Elder Ben,<br />It's me..the first person to ever touch your head :). Yes it's Sister<br />Cory. I just returned home from a few days in Pine Valley with Bro<br />Cory and got your Mom's Christmas card. Inclosed was the secret<br />to getting to your blog...so here I am writing to you.<br />I had flashbacks of when you were a cute little boy and our kids,<br />Steph and Ken were on their missions in Brazil and Argentina. It made<br />the time go faster for me to have you and Lindsay to keep me busy<br />and happy. You sound great and I can tell the mission is loving you and you are loving the mission. It actually goes fast so work hard every day and you will not regret a thing. It gives you a lifetime of lessons to use<br />as you teach your own family the gospel.<br />Prayers being sent your way.<br />Love,<br />Sister CoryGrandma Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425600676435698770noreply@blogger.com