Cara's and Dave's Wedding Part 2

To Dear Cara and Dave

Well it's less than 2 weeks to the big day. The guest list is being finalised with rsvp's still coming in ( some are overdue) and the wedding cake has started being made and stored in the freezer. Mt Osmond Caterer's have excited us with their proposed menu and venue. This weekend the bridesmaids had dress fittings. Bali has been discussed with both parents and it's still the place for the honeymoon? So it's all coming together. While all these things are exciting, without doubt, the Temple Sealing will be the focus, such is it's importance.

I promised part 2 of 'Why marry in the Temple?"

Why

1. because your marriage can continue forever

2. have your family stretch in both directions joined together in a family organization forever

3. have the opportunity of Eternal increase

4. have the opportunity to become like your Heavenly Parents

5 you will receive special blessings that come from making and keeping sacred covenants

6. because it tells you something about each other

a) you both believe in spiritual goals

b) you have both qualified and are worthy to enter the Temple

c) both are willing to make committments to God, each other and to self.

On the day of your Temple Sealing encourage all to wear their Sunday Best clothes. Let this sacred ceremony be the greatest spiritual experience of your life. The photo's and reception later while nice shouldn't detract from the Temple. Your day should be a Spiritual experience with a touch of the social, not the other way around.

Does a Temple Sealing guarantee you will live happily ever after?

Of course there may be disagreements, auguments, moments of despair and times of trial particularly in the early years. There will lots of questions-How much can Cara spend on a dress? Can Dave become a member of the Collingwood Cheer squad? Learn to avoid contention in your home from Day 1. Discuss with love those things that mean alot to you. Seek for your partners welfare in ALL you do. Don't go to bed on an augument. Live within your means. Avoid debt. Express love often and show forgiveness willingly.

Having been sealed in the Temple will give you an 'edge' in your relationship with each other as you live up to the covenants you have made. Remember you are building a relationship that will live thru eternity. That can and will occur so long as you both love Heavenly Father and live his teachings. One day you will wake up and realize you are married to the most wonderful, beautiful person in the world and you'll thank God for the fact that you can be together forever.

Jan and I celebrate 32 years of marrige this week. The effort needed over this time is worth it as she still would be my choice if I had to make it all over again.

We love you both and pray the Lord will bless your union.

Love
Dad and Mum xoxox

More Concert photos

Santa Claus Concert for Alyssa

Ah, 3 minutes of entertainment to watch spread over 3 hours. Too bad it wasn't 3 hours of just watching the youngest class perform. Alyssa looks so grown up and pretty and did she just ooze with talent.

Now there's a star in the making I'm thinking. Maybe we'll get to see some more at the Xmas Family Home Evening. ( more pictures to follow as the program isn't downloading too well at the moment)

More Pagent Photos

Sleepover at Grandma's

This weekend saw Jake, Alyssa and Maddie stay over Friday night. It was off to the playground and then back for supper. Can they eat! Doesn't their parents feed them? Then it was into bed because tomorrow will be the pagent.

It drizzled alittle but we still had a great time watching the magic of Xmas. Jake read up on which floats were new and gave us a running commentary of what to expect. A fun night and day for all pf us.

Nathan is Blessed at Church

Last Sunday Nathan was given a name and a blessing at Church by His Dad, Jeff with Mike, David and myself assisting. it was Mike's 1st time using the Melchexidek Priesthood to assist. A special day for a special family.

Nathan was' born in the covenant' , meaning he is part of an Eternal family.

Xmas comes early to the Fire Station

We had our Xmas get together at Largs North Station on Saturday night for the "B" shift crew. All the wives came and most of their children who enjoyed playing 8 ball and table tennis. I think some of the women were alittle nervous but it turned out to be a fun night. We didn't have Santa come tho, just a relaxing night telling a few tales, most were true

10 scarey little people visit

It must be Halloween again because we were invaded by the cutest scariest kids and an ugly witch.

Mike had a headless dummy he made look very scary by adding some blood? around a knife wound. Or was it his boss from work? who had given Mike a hard time.

Anyway Jan and I were ready for them with this dead person hanging up at the front door and a lolly bag for each little person visiting.

They also went to our neighbours where Lisa and Chelsea gave them chocolate.

Hopefully they will come back again soon and visit....................................if they dare.