happy girl in happy valley

"Just as our Redeemer gave His life as a vicarious sacrifice for all men, and in so doing became our Savior, even so we, in a small measure, when we engage in proxy work in the temple, become as saviors to those on the other side."

—Gordon B. Hinckley

"The temple endowment was given by revelation. Thus, it is best understood by revelation, prayerfully sought with a sincere heart. "

—Russell M. Nelson

"As we touch the temple and love the temple, our lives will reflect our faith. As we go to the holy house, as we remember the covenants we make therein, we will be able to bear every trial and overcome each temptation."

—Thomas S. Monson

When a few of my friends went through the temple to receive their endowment they each told me the cliche' "do whatever you can to make it to the temple." I remember saying that same phrase to my EFY kids the past couple years. Now having gone through the only thing I can continue to say is TRULY do whatever you can to make it to that temple. 

"Prepare now for the temple, the mountain of the Lord. Never allow the goal of the temple to be out of your sight. Walk into His presence in purity and virtue, and receive His blessings—even 'all that he hath.'"

—Elaine S. Dalton