Something Rollender.: Mr. and Mrs. Brennan Crist.

Yesterday i had the opportunity to attend a special sealing in the temple. Not only was it the first sealing i have atttended (since my own, 3.5 months ago!) but it was the sealing of two of my dear friends.

Brennan and Julia were sealed August 4th in the Mesa, Arizona temple.

It was cool to go to a sealing that wasnt mine and actually get to hear of all the special blessings and promises that are received.

In the temple, among many of the wonderful things we get to do inside, i think my new and forever favorite is the sealing ordinance. It's an opportunity for worthy members of our church to be sealed together for time and all eternity in the House of the Lord among witnesses who love them. In a sealing, the couple covenants with God to keep their promises of marriage (and others) to each other, as well as the Lord. The ceremony is such a sacred, beautiful experience...but it makes you reflect upon your own marriages and the covenants that you made on that special day. Have I been keeping my covenants to my fullest ability to Devin AND my Father in heaven? Do i strive each day to become a "Devin-aholic"? Do i love him in EVERY capacity?

Brennan and Julia's sealing brought a very special spirit into the lives of the people in the room as we were all able to feel of the true love that eminated from their spirits as they looked into each others' eyes across the alter. I am so grateful that i was able to share that experience with our friends, and that i, too, can receive those blessings of marriage that come with being sealed in the temple. There is so much joy in the temple, and my heart is full when i am able to take part in that joy!!

What a beautiful thing, love is!!

Here are some pictures from our friends' special day. Congratulations Brennan. We are so happy for you guys, and hope that you will make each other happy everyday in this life, and a thousand years after that.