Temple :)

[yoyoteacher]

Wasn't sure where to post this, so I figured the general board was as good as any. Just wanted to share that I am going to the Nauvoo temple today to receive my endowments. It's been a pretty hectic week and I've been going from nervous to excited to anxious and everything in between. The last eight months have been such a progression and change for me, and I am so excited to take this next step in the Gospel. Thank you to everyone who has given me advice and support in things through this forum. You all are wonderful disciples of Christ!

[Average Joe]

This will be a new experience for you so being nervous is natural. Remember, you have someone with you to assist you and there's a good chance others will be there for the first time also. You won't remember everything the first visit and that is natural too. Savor the spirit...and plan to attend regularly so you can learn "line upon line, precept upon precept".

 

Take some time in earnest prayer and reflection in the celestial room.

 

Enjoy your time in the House of the Lord. :)

[Palerider]

Wasn't sure where to post this, so I figured the general board was as good as any. Just wanted to share that I am going to the Nauvoo temple today to receive my endowments. It's been a pretty hectic week and I've been going from nervous to excited to anxious and everything in between. The last eight months have been such a progression and change for me, and I am so excited to take this next step in the Gospel. Thank you to everyone who has given me advice and support in things through this forum. You all are wonderful disciples of Christ!

Very very awesome ...... I love the Nauvoo Temple and I love Nauvoo that's why I visit there about 6-7 times a year.

[Just_A_Guy]

Congrats!

[classylady]

Congratulations!  I hope all went well.

[yoyoteacher]

Yesterday was pretty surreal, but I am feeling awesome as I adjust so far. It was good to be surrounded by loved ones (even though none were family, it still felt like I had family there) and to be greeted with big hugs and congratulations in the celestial room. And as soon as I got to the upper floor, I felt so much peace wash over me. I was so at ease and calm, which isn't always a feeling in my vocabulary.

Some of it is still processing in my brain, but I think that is expected. Palerider, I actually chose Nauvoo on purpose. In one of my BYU courses, my professor described converts as pioneers for their generations, forward and back, in bringing salvation to all their family. What better place to take this step forward than in the place where the pioneer saints did as well! And there was a pretty strong confirmation of that family pioneer feeling toward the end.

I also found out that the original temple dedication occurred on my birthday! Happy coincidence.

[Palerider]

Yesterday was pretty surreal, but I am feeling awesome as I adjust so far. It was good to be surrounded by loved ones (even though none were family, it still felt like I had family there) and to be greeted with big hugs and congratulations in the celestial room. And as soon as I got to the upper floor, I felt so much peace wash over me. I was so at ease and calm, which isn't always a feeling in my vocabulary.

Some of it is still processing in my brain, but I think that is expected. Palerider, I actually chose Nauvoo on purpose. In one of my BYU courses, my professor described converts as pioneers for their generations, forward and back, in bringing salvation to all their family. What better place to take this step forward than in the place where the pioneer saints did as well! And there was a pretty strong confirmation of that family pioneer feeling toward the end.

I also found out that the original temple dedication occurred on my birthday! Happy coincidence.

Glad to hear it all went great !!